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Bangkok, Sep 22 (EFE/EPA).-Thai Police arrested activist Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul, one of the leaders of a student movement that demands democratic reforms in the country, including that of the monarchy.The 23-year-old activist, better known by her nickname "Rung," was returning from class at university when an officer handed her a warrant in the street and took her into custody, Panusaya said in a video posted on her Facebook account. (Camera: ARCHIVE).ARCHIVE FOOTAGE SHOWING THAI ACTIVIST PANUSAYA SITHIJIRAWATTANAKUL, ONE OF THE LEADERS OF A STUDENT MOVEMENT THAT DEMANDS DEMOCRATIC REFORMS, IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.
Bangkok, Apr 29 (EFE/EPA).- The health of one of the main leaders of student protests in Thailand on hunger strike after being arrested for questioning the monarchy according to his lawyer.Parit Chiwarak, or Penguin, has been on a hunger strike for 44 days to protest the authorities' decision to deny him provisional release pending trial for lese majesty and other crimes."His situation is very worrying, he is deteriorating (...) and he already has digestive problems due to lack of food that could be fatal," his lawyer Kritsadang Nutcharus said Wednesday night. (Camera: ARCHIVE). B-ROLL OF PARIT CHIWARAK, OR PENGUIN, ONE OF THE MAIN LEADERS OF STUDENT PROTESTS.
Hong Kong, Mar 2 (EFE/EPA).- Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were brought back to court for bail hearing Tuesday morning after the court adjourned the trial overnight when one of the dissidents collapsed and had to be sent to the hospital.Joshua Wong and Benny Tai had to spend the night in the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre, one of the largest prisons in Hong Kong, before being brought back to the court early Tuesday morning. Police have charged 47 pro-democracy activists with conspiracy to subvert state powers under the National Security Law. The group of arrestees comprises most of the 55 people arrested in January 2021 under the national security law over primary elections held in July 2020. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).B-ROLL OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE LAI CHI KOK RECEPTION CENTER IN HONG KONG, CHINA.FOOTAGE SHOT ON MONDAY MARCH 1ST, 2021.
Bangkok (Thailand), Feb 19 (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Narong Sangnak).- Thai students and activists demonstrated on Friday outside the Parliament in Bangkok ahead of the vote of no confidence that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha is going to face. FOOTAGE OF THE PROTESTS OUTSIDE THE PARLIAMENT IN BANGKOK.
Bangkok, Dec 17 (EFE/EPA).- A 16-year-old Thai students reported to the police Thursday after he was charged for allegedly insulting Thai monarchy during a pro-democracy protest held in October. The student is the first teen to date who were charged under section 112 of Thai criminal code after taking part in a fashion show held to mock Thai monarchy. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK).SHOT LIST: A 16-YEAR-OLD STUDENT AND A 23-YEAR-OLD PROTESTER JATUPORN SAEOUENG WHO WERE CHARGED FOR INSULTING THE MONARCHY REPORT TO THE POLICE AT THE POLICE STATION IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).