Tear gas fired, arrests made as thousands protest in Hong Kong
Reuters and published by The Hindu HONG KONG police fired tear gas and pepper spray to disperse thousands protesting today (24.5.2020) against ‘plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, the biggest flare-up in the city since Covid-19 lockdowns began. Crowds thronged the bustling shopping district of Causeway Bay, where protesters chanted, “Revolution […]
Read MoreCurfew could be cut by an hour next week
THE National Security Council said today (24.5.2020) that an ad hoc committee on enforcing measures against Covid-19 outbreak would on May 27 consider both phase 3 easing of the lockdown and shortening the curfew by an hour, PostToday reported. Gen Somsak Rungsita, the council’s secretary general, said the committee’s decision on whether to maintain curfew […]
Read MoreLight beams used to protest against emergency extension
Thai Newsroom Reporters LIGHT BEAMS were shot in the night sky in a northern province of Thailand last night by a young man with intent to demonstrate his quiet protest against the one-month extension to emergency rule. Anusit Klangmoo, owner of a light-and-sound displaying firm based in his home district of Phu Sang of the […]
Read MoreSocial media debate over women selling donated food
GOING viral on Thai social media and triggering a lively debate today (24.5.2020) is a photo of an elderly woman who was spotted selling donated food she had taken from pantries of sharing at a market in Pathum Thani, Sanook.com reported. Facebook user Pinky Milky shared the photo of this elderly sitting on the footpath […]
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