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The Hero of the Dems is Back in the USA
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 9 June 2025
Thaksin Shinawatra's Perceived Privilege Rocks Thai Government Thaksin Shinawatra //File photo Public support is waning over Thaksin Shinawatra’s prison bypass, rocking the government's foundation, reveals a new poll. The alleged favouritism shown to former PM Thaksin starkly questions the government's longevity, according to fresh data from the National Institute of Development Administration. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363058-thaksin-shinawatras-perceived-privilege-rocks-thai-government/ -
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Thaksin Shinawatra //File photo Public support is waning over Thaksin Shinawatra’s prison bypass, rocking the government's foundation, reveals a new poll. The alleged favouritism shown to former PM Thaksin starkly questions the government's longevity, according to fresh data from the National Institute of Development Administration. Surveying 1,310 individuals across multiple demographics, the poll captures brewing public sentiment between 3-5 June. Of those polled, a compelling 29.62% foresee Thaksin's case heavily undermining governmental stability. A close 29.31% anticipate some impact, while 24.58% predict no fallout. Notably, 15.73% see a minor ripple, and a tiny fraction of 0.76% remain indifferent or unopinionated on the matter. This drama ensues as Thaksin reappeared in Thailand in August 2023 after 15 years in exile, instantly seeing his eight-year prison term reduced to a mere year, courtesy of royal clemency. Nevertheless, Thaksin’s penitentiary stint was swiftly cut short; he instead enjoyed the comforts of a VIP hospital room, justified by age and health claims, before gaining parole by February 2024. Tensions rise further with the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division demanding an inquiry on 30 April into the correctness of Thaksin's jail term management. This pivotal hearing is set for 13 June, anticipated to shed light on these murky waters. Besides shaking political trust, the saga extends its doubting hand towards the medical field. The Medical Council of Thailand brought disciplinary measures against three practitioners involved in Thaksin's care, with two seeing licence suspensions for their subpar professional conduct. Echoing these concerns, the poll shows 38.40% of respondents losing faith in the medical practice. Conversely, 30.84% still hold trust in the medical community, whereas 15.95% have completely lost faith, leaving 14.20% with unwavering confidence and a minuscule 0.61% opting out of response. This unfolding debacle casts a shadow on both political integrity and public confidence in healthcare standards in Thailand, drawing the gaze of an attentive and increasingly disillusioned populace. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-06-09 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 9 June 2025
Myanmar Worker Killed at Rama 2 Construction Site Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A Myanmar construction worker lost his life in the early hours of morning of 8 June, following an incident at a sewage installation site on Rama 2 Road in Bangkok’s Chom Thong district. The incident occurred just before 02:00 as the man was working several metres below ground level. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363057-myanmar-worker-killed-at-rama-2-construction-site/ -
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Undercover with Youth Demand: A New Era of Radical Protest and Political Ambitions
In a dimly lit basement beneath a London community centre, applause echoed as a room full of young activists gathered to celebrate defiance. It was a Saturday afternoon in May, and Youth Demand, the newest movement embracing the disruptive tactics of Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion, was hosting an awards ceremony for its arrested members. The mood was festive but defiant. Prizes were handed out for various acts of resistance, including an award dubbed “Rizzing up the resistance” for those who led chants and energized crowds, and “Fried for Falestine” for anyone burned by a flare during protests. The ceremony, part of Youth Demand’s wider strategy launch, aimed to solidify the group’s identity and prepare its members for future direct actions. Youth Demand describes itself as a “non-violent civil resistance group” with two bold demands: a complete end to UK trade with Israel, and the redistribution of £1 trillion from fossil fuel companies by 2030. “For us, this isn’t about doing one big thing and going home,” said one of the co-founders during the event. “This is the inhale before we breathe out and expand into brand new territory, into something even bigger than we’ve tried before.” Dozens of the group’s members were arrested in April after staging over 70 roadblocks across London. Some also disrupted the London Marathon by throwing red powder near the men’s elite race at Tower Bridge. Other actions included placing child-sized body bags outside Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s home and hanging a banner with red handprints reading “Starmer stop the killing” at the Prime Minister’s residence. The Times sent an undercover reporter to three of Youth Demand’s events, including training sessions where participants were taught techniques likely to result in arrest. They were also instructed on legal rights and what to do if detained. “There’s a badge of honour in getting arrested,” one organiser said as awards were distributed to the mostly twenty-something crowd, many of whom wore keffiyehs in solidarity with Palestinians. “None of this may be able to go on your CV, but this badge will last a lifetime. Or as long as you don’t put it in the wash.” Youth Demand’s signature protest, the “swarm,” involves blocking busy roads with banners and flares for ten-minute bursts before quickly dispersing—avoiding arrest, then repeating elsewhere. These actions fall under offences outlined in the Highways Act 1980, which criminalises the wilful obstruction of roads. Upcoming events include a June series of training sessions titled “Seeds for revolution,” as well as a summer camp involving swimming, campfires, and further instruction in civil disobedience. These are being organized in partnership with Just Stop Oil, described by co-founder Sam Holland as “one of the most serious resistance groups in the country.” “This is not your classic revolutionary organisation, which does an event once a year then goes back to their Lenin book clubs,” Holland told attendees. “We’re totally f***ing serious about this.” Youth Demand is also aligning itself with Assemble, a political initiative under the same umbrella coalition, aiming to create a “House of the People” through citizen lotteries. Holland envisions this as the political wing to Youth Demand’s street resistance, likening the movement to the revolutionary spirit of Egypt’s 2011 uprisings. “This is the spirit that leads to revolutions and this is the spirit we’re building with Youth Demand,” he declared. Among the crowd was Meaghan Leon, a 27-year-old activist who made headlines trying to disrupt Eurovision during Israel’s performance. Wearing a shirt that read “I do all my own stunts,” she told the group, “That was my first actual action. Somehow I have still never been in handcuffs… so you know what that means. I’ve just got to keep going.” The crowd erupted in cheers. Youth Demand, fuelled by grassroots donations and growing membership, is preparing for what it claims will be its most significant actions yet. Whether it succeeds in shifting policy or public sentiment remains uncertain—but its resolve is unmistakably clear. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Times 2025-06-09
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