Run Against Dictatorship

FFP’s anti-government fun run draws thousands

Around 10,000 Thais joined the "Run Against Dictatorship" on Sunday, shouting slogans and wielding three-finger salutes from the Hunger Games films in the largest show of political defiance since the 2014 coup.The runners massed before dawn in a Bangkok park to take a stand against the government, which is led by former junta leader Prayut Chan-o-cha and backed by a parliament stacked with MPs loyal to the military.The run was led by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the charismatic bi

13 January 2020

Stage set for rallies in Bangkok tomorrow

Tomorrow, most Thais will wait with bated breath as possibly the largest rally since the military coup of 2014 takes place.

11 January 2020

Will Thais stay calm at Future Forward Party run?

Last week, news reports in Thailand revealed that as many as 10,000 anti-government opponents had registered for the “Run Against Dictatorship” event organised by the Future Forward Party. The event is set to take place this Sunday in the country’s capital city, Bangkok.Thai pro-government supporters have decided that they would stage a rival walk on the same day.

9 January 2020