In a continued weekend tradition, locals from Thailand once again took to the streets to protest against the Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-cha. As the controversial Prime Minister survived a no-confidence vote in the parliament, more than 300 demonstrators took to the streets and marched in central Bangkok’s main shopping mall district.

Downpour of demonstrators: Hundreds of Thai locals march against PM Prayut Chan-O-cha

The United Nations human rights office has called on Thailand to amend its lese majeste law, which had been used against at least 35 democracy activists, including a minor aged 16 years.

UN agency calls on Thailand to amend its 'Lese Majeste' Law

Art portraying French revolutionaries replaced with cartoon cats and birds might not be controversial in many countries, but it is a potentially touchy subject for Thailand`s monarchy.

Meet the Thai artist painting the country with her oblique symbolism

In nearly 2 years Thailand has charged prominent protest leaders with the controversial Lese Majeste Law which criminalises insulting the monarchy. 7 activists has been charged with the law.

Thai Protest: 7 activists charged with Lese Majeste Law

Thousands of protesters marched to a barracks belonging to Thailand’s royal guards in Bangkok on Sunday, demanding that King Maha Vajiralongkorn give up control of some army regiments.

Thai protesters try to storm army barracks

Thailand is in the middle of the political crisis, people have taken the streets since the last five months and with the new law emplaced the matter could get worst now. The pro-monarchy govt. has revived a law banning criticism against the royal family. 7 activists have been summoned to face charges under the law.

Thai Protest: 7 activists summoned over new law

Thai police on Tuesday summoned seven leaders of anti-government protests to face charges of insulting the monarchy, a day before a planned demonstration to demand that the king give up control of the royal fortune, a police source and a rights group said.

Thai police to charge protest leaders with royal insult

Protests the Thai way: Pool ducks, Hunger Games salute & drag queens

Thailand which in currently undergoing political turmoil, demonstrations & rellies have become a daily feature for many months. On Sunday, many young protesters were out on the street yet again in Bangkok demanding change from the monarchy.

Political turmoil in Thailand continues, protesters want dialogue with the King

Joining the wave of youth protesters marching down the streets of Bangkok, drag queen Aunchalee Pokinwuttipob is clad in her battle gear - a face full of makeup, a megaphone and one of her many elaborate outfits - with demands that are loud and clear.

Thai drag queen rides on protest wave to push for LGBT rights

'I'm willling to die for this': Thai drag queen rides on protest wave to push for LGBT rights

Thousands of yellow-shirted Thai royalists staged their biggest show of support for the monarchy so far on Sunday (November 1) in the face of months of protests that have called for royal reforms as well as the removal of the government.

Thousands of royalists put on show of force for Thai king

Many Thai students boycotted the graduation day ceremony lead by King Maha Vajiralongkorn in a show of anger at the monarchy amid growing calls to reform it.

Thai students boycott royal graduation day

A defining moment in Thailand's growing protest movement started with the unannounced arrival of a champagne-coloured Rolls Royce stretch limousine on a Bangkok street.

Rocket-high sales for street vendors in Thailand

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha today revoked emergency measures banning gatherings of more than four people amid large-scale street protests against the government and the monarchy.

WION Dispatch: Thai PM backs down on protest ban

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha today revoked emergency measures banning gatherings of more than four people amid large scale street protests against the government and the monarchy.

Thailand PM revokes emergency measures amid protests

Thai protesters on Wednesday gave Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha a three day deadline to step down or face more demonstrations.

Thai protesters give PM three day deadline to step down

For a 5th consecutive night, protesters defied a ban on gatherings in Thailand. 10,000 people in colourful ponchos assembled near Bangkok's Victory Monument. Under pressure, Thai PM has hinted at talks. But the monarchy will not be up for discussion. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Thailand's Anti-Monarchy protests: Protesters take over Bangkok Streets

For a 5th consecutive night, protesters defied a ban on gatherings in Thailand. 10,000 people in colourful ponchos assembled near Bangkok's Victory Monument.

Thailand Anti-govt protests: Thousands attend rally despite police warning

Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered in the Thailand capital Bangkok for the second day, in mass defiance of the government which had issued a decree banning demonstrations.

Political temperature rising in Thailand; Protesters defy ban for a second day

Thousands of Thais participated on Sunday in a run billed as an anti-government protest, in what appeared to be the biggest show of dissent against the government of former junta leader Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha.

Thousands join Thai anti-government run as political climate simmers

It wasn't only the moves to ban Thailand's most vocal opposition party that brought Gift onto the street for the first time. The 25-year-old landscape architect was also stung by taunts that her generation was not brave enough to go beyond online comments in challenging the army-dominated establishment's enduring hold since elections to end junta rule.

From tweet to street: New generation joins Thai protest

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Downpour of demonstrators: Hundreds of Thai locals march against PM Prayut Chan-O-cha

UN agency calls on Thailand to amend its 'Lese Majeste' Law

Meet the Thai artist painting the country with her oblique symbolism

Thai Protest: 7 activists charged with Lese Majeste Law

Thai protesters try to storm army barracks

Thai protesters try to storm army barracks

Thai Protest: 7 activists summoned over new law

Thai police to charge protest leaders with royal insult

Protests the Thai way: Pool ducks, Hunger Games salute & drag queens

Political turmoil in Thailand continues, protesters want dialogue with the King

Political turmoil in Thailand continues, protesters want dialogue with the King

Thai drag queen rides on protest wave to push for LGBT rights

'I'm willling to die for this': Thai drag queen rides on protest wave to push for LGBT rights

Thousands of royalists put on show of force for Thai king

Thai students boycott royal graduation day

Rocket-high sales for street vendors in Thailand

WION Dispatch: Thai PM backs down on protest ban

Thailand PM revokes emergency measures amid protests

Thai protesters give PM three day deadline to step down

Gravitas: Thailand's Anti-Monarchy protests: Protesters take over Bangkok Streets

Thailand Anti-govt protests: Thousands attend rally despite police warning

Political temperature rising in Thailand; Protesters defy ban for a second day

Thousands join Thai anti-government run as political climate simmers

From tweet to street: New generation joins Thai protest