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Here’s What Happened Around The World In March 2024
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in March 2024.
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Impact
Thailand Has Moved One Step Closer To Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand’s lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would change the definition of marriage to one between two individuals, instead of between a man and a woman.
Featured
Here’s What Happened Around The World In January 2024
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in January 2024.
Activism
This Thai Activist Has Been Jailed For 50 Years For Sharing Facebook Posts About The Monarchy
In 2021, Mongkhon Thirakhot shared posts from several Western TV shows on Facebook that included jokes about the Thai king, his wife and their dog.
Featured
This Progressive Thai Opposition Politician Who Was Blocked From Being Prime Minister Has Been Found Not Guilty Of Violating Election Laws
Thailand’s constitutional court said it had suspended Pita to rule on whether he had disclosed he owned shares in a media company before running for office.
Featured
Here’s What Happened Around The World In December 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that you may have missed in December 2023.
Activism
This Thai Activist Politician Has Been Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Criticizing The Monarchy
29-year-old Rukchanok Srinork, also known as “Ice”, rose to fame as an activist during the mass, pro-democracy protests that swept Thailand from 2020 to 2021.
Video
17 Thai Hostages Taken In Israel Have Finally Returned To Thailand And Reunited With Their Families
At least 32 Thai nationals, who came from poorer regions in Thailand to work in Israel to earn higher wages, were captured after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7.
Activism
This Thai Activist And Lawyer Has Been Jailed For Four Years For Criticizing The Monarchy
Arnon Nampa, a prominent human rights lawyer, is the first person in Thailand to publicly speak out against the country’s monarchy.
Featured
Thailand Has Named A New Prime Minister But It’s Not The Young, Progressive Leader People Elected
Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the young, progressive Move Forward party, had actually won the most votes in the election.
Politics
This Progressive Thai Opposition Leader Has Been Suspended And Blocked From Being Prime Minister
In a dramatic day, Pita Limjaroenrat was suspended as a lawmaker and blocked from seeking the role of prime minister for a second time.
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Thailand’s Military Government Has Blocked This Young Progressive Opposition Leader From Becoming Prime Minister
Pita Limjaroenrat has said he will not give up and will run again during a parliamentary revote.