Thai protests: Taking on the monarchy, breaking through taboos
Student activists in Thailand speak the unspeakable as they demand reforms to the monarchy.
Protesters in Thailand take on the taboo that outlaws criticism of the political system and the monarchy at the heart of it.
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Warong Dechgitvigrom – Founder, Thai Pakdee
Jutatip Sirikhan – President, Student Union of Thailand
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Published On 26 Sep 2020