Human Rights Watch

Policemen face protesters during a protest in central Bangkok on Friday. Thai authorities detained dozens of activists protesting against military rule on the first anniversary of a coup against the elected government.

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Thai Authorities Arrest Protesters On Anniversary Of 2014 Coup

8:14pm May 22, 2015

by Scott Neuman

At least 13 people were arrested in the capital, Bangkok, and seven others in the country's northeast after they staged protests against Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha's rule.