https://internationalviewpoint.org/ International Viewpoint, the monthly English-language magazine of the Fourth International, is a window to radical alternatives world-wide, carrying reports, analysis and debates from all corners of the globe. Correspondents in over 50 countries report on popular struggles, and the debates that are shaping the left of tomorrow. en SPIP - www.spip.net https://internationalviewpoint.org/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH25/siteon0-da713.png?1745245334 https://internationalviewpoint.org/ 25 144 https://internationalviewpoint.org/Thai-military-make-threats-against-pro-democracy-Redshirts https://internationalviewpoint.org/Thai-military-make-threats-against-pro-democracy-Redshirts 2011-04-21T06:46:59Z text/html en Giles Ji Ungpakorn Thailand <p>One year after the Military gunned down nearly 90 pro-democracy civilians in Bangkok and in the run up to the promised first election since the 2006 coup, the Military have been very active in increasing the obstacles to a free and fair election. They are seriously worried about the outcome of this election.</p> - <a href="https://internationalviewpoint.org/-IV435-April-2011-" rel="directory">IV435 - April 2011</a> / <a href="https://internationalviewpoint.org/+-Thailand-+" rel="tag">Thailand</a> https://internationalviewpoint.org/Why-the-Lese-Majeste-law-in-Thailand-is-an-abomination https://internationalviewpoint.org/Why-the-Lese-Majeste-law-in-Thailand-is-an-abomination 2011-04-20T07:33:19Z text/html en Giles Ji Ungpakorn <p>The lese majeste law in Thailand represents a gross attack on the freedom of speech, freedom of expression and academic freedom. It is a fundamental attack on Democracy carried out by the Military, the Palace and the elites. The practical impact is that Thailand has struggled for years to achieve a fully developed democracy, a free press and internationally accepted academic standards in our universities.</p> - <a href="https://internationalviewpoint.org/-IV435-April-2011-" rel="directory">IV435 - April 2011</a>