General
Thais in Australia reflect on the 2020 pro-democracy protests that took on the king
Last year was tumultuous for Thailand, with the capital Bangkok rocked by unprecedented pro-democracy protests.
Key points:
- The 2020 protests were unprecedented in directly addressing the king
- Thailand’s strict laws have silenced criticism in the past, even in Australia
- The protesters’ use of rude words has amused some but alienated others
And the ripple effects are being felt among Thais in Australia.
While some in the community support the movement for its creativity and boldness, others disagree with protesters — especially when they have the king in their sights.
The protesters have three key demands — they want Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who came to power in a 2014 military coup, ousted; they want the constitution re-written; and…
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