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WorldLink: Thai dissidents fear for their lives

Thai royal supporters are celebrating the coronation of their new king, just weeks after the country's first elections since a military junta took power in 2014. But observers say this doesn't mean Thailand is moving closer to democracy. Even with the recent developments, exiled dissidents say they don't dare return. Note: Names have been changed to protect their identities.

Date 10.05.2019
Duration 09:59 mins.
Author Kris Janssens
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Related Subjects Thailand, Energy communities
Keywords WorldLink, Kris Janssens, Thailand, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, dissidents, democracy
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