As antigovernment protesters took to the streets, officials imposed an emergency decree in Bangkok, and gatherings of five or more people were banned.
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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.
Once Out, Consort to Thailand’s King Is Back In (and a Major General, Again)
Demoted a year ago after being accused by the palace of upstaging the queen, the former consort to King Maha Vajiralongkorn has regained the titles she was stripped of last year.
Facebook Plans Legal Action After Thailand Tells It to Mute Critics
After a warning from the government, the company restricted access to a Facebook group critical of the Thai monarchy. But it said it would challenge the order.
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.
Thai Students Protest the Military
Thousands of young people, borrowing from Harry Potter and other pop culture touchstones, are calling on the army and its allies to get out of politics.
‘Extremely Evil Misconduct’: Thailand’s Palace Intrigue Spills Into View
Six months after King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s coronation, aide after aide has been ousted and denounced, even as he moves to bolster his authority.
The Thai Palace Posted Photos of the King’s Consort. Then the Website Went Down.
After releasing unusual images of the king’s official companion — one featuring her in a camouflage-printed sports bra — the royal site became inaccessible.
Thailand King, Crowned With Glitter and Gold, Vows to ‘Reign With Righteousness’
Freighted with centuries of tradition, Thailand commemorated its first coronation in nearly seven decades.