Water cannons were used for the first time to clear protesters off the streets, and two demonstrators face charges that could put them in prison for life.
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As Motorcade Rolls By, Thai Royal Family Glimpses the People’s Discontent
As antigovernment protesters took to the streets, officials imposed an emergency decree in Bangkok, and gatherings of five or more people were banned.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Speaks Out Against Harmful Online Behavior
She said the birth last year of Archie, her son with Prince Harry, had compelled her to take a stand against online bullying and misinformation.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Speaks Out Against Harmful Online Behavior
She said the birth last year of Archie, her son with Prince Harry, had compelled her to take a stand against online bullying and misinformation.
Harry and Meghan Encourage Americans to Vote in November Election
The couple did not endorse any candidates, but Meghan called the election “the most important election of our lifetime.”
Protests Shake Bangkok, Challenging Old Guard’s Grip on Thailand
The weekend of rallies heightened the focus on a once taboo issue: a rich and powerful monarchy that has rarely been challenged or criticized.
‘The Time Has Come.’ Barbados Casts Off the Queen as Head of State, and Others May Follow
The Black Lives Matter movement has revived a simmering debate about the legacy of colonialism, potentially inspiring change in other Caribbean countries.
Harry and Meghan Repay Millions for Frogmore Cottage Renovation
The couple had pledged to refund taxpayers for work on Frogmore Cottage after giving up royal duties in January.
Protests Grow in Thailand, Where Speaking Out Can Be Perilous
Demonstrators are demanding change in a country with a long history of suppressing dissent. Some protesters are even defying the taboo against criticizing the monarchy.
Protests Take On Thailand’s Monarchy, Despite Laws Banning Such Criticism
The rare questioning of Thailand’s royal family comes as student-led demonstrations have gained momentum, testing the government and the boundaries of strict lèse-majesté laws.