On the 35th anniversary of the 8 August 1988 protest, also known as the 8888 Uprising, the Myanmarese communities in Bangkok and Chiang Mai gathered to remember victims of the crackdown and protest the Myanmar junta’s violence against dissidents.

<p>Thai and Myanmar activists and artists gathered in Chiang Mai on Monday (8 August) to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the 8888 Uprising and protest the Myanmar junta&rsquo;s violence against the people, while a performance artist staged a solo performance in front of the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok on the same occasion.</p>