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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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People In Thailand Have Voted Out The Military Government And Elected A Young, Progressive Party To Lead
Thailand had been ruled by a military government since it ousted the democratically elected government in a coup in 2014.
Cute
Thailand Held A “Cats Who Look Like Cows” Competition Where Cats Were Judged On Resemblance To Cows
Cats were judged based on their color, fur pattern, softness and personality.
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10 Women To Be Inspired By On International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day and every day, let’s celebrate these remarkable women who are breaking barriers, standing up for what’s right and making a difference in their communities, inspiring us all to fight for a more equal world.
Activism
Sex Workers In Thailand Held A Fashion Show To Fight The Stigma Around Sex Work
The event called for sex work to be recognized and sex workers to be protected under labor laws in Thailand.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In January 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in January 2023.