<p>Parit &lsquo;Penguin&rsquo; Chiwarak, a student activist who has been advocating monarchy reform, has received a police summons for violating Section 112 of the Criminal Code and the Computer Crime Act. A list from a police source shows charges against 11 more activists are expected to follow.</p>

<p>Student activist and protest leader Panusaya &ldquo;Rung&rdquo; Sithijirawattanakul has been listed as one of <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-55042935?fbclid=IwAR0m0rs1YMcTT-y_V6S90TTmcm8DskDEAVyfOZctpBdw41J4v_jbU-lSRhE">BBC&rsquo;s 100 most inspiring and influential women</a> of 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thai people in Boston gathered at Bhumibol Square, a landmark honouring the birthplace of the late King Rama IX in the United States. They expressed support for the 3 demands for political and monarchy reform and also condemned the state use of violence against protesters.</p>

<p>Interviews with protesters from both sides before the serial crackdowns and declaration of a severe state of emergency show that despite clashes and different ideologies, the supporters of both monarchism and democracy both shows signs of a desire for peace.</p>

<p>Bad Students organized a #ByeByeDinosaur event under Siam BTS station to criticize educational failures and the inefficiency of the government. They also compared the Education Minister to a dinosaur after he voted to reject all 7 draft constitutional amendments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On 19 November, Thai people in New York gathered at the United Nations Headquarters to support the pro-democracy movement in Thailand and submit an open letter condemning the illegitimate use of force against peaceful protesters at the 17th November protest at Parliamen</p>

<p>The Foreign Correspondents&#39; Club of Thailand (FCCT) issued a statement following the crackdown on the protest at the parliament compound on 17 November urging journalists to take precautions when covering protests and for the authorities to legalise the use of body armour for journalists and paramedics working in conflict areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prachatai spoke to some of the protesters at Ratchaprasong on 18 November, most of whom said they would like to see the country changing for the better.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.hrw.org/thailand" target="_blank">Thai</a>&nbsp;police unnecessarily used water cannons and teargas against peaceful democracy demonstrators outside the parliament in Bangkok on November 17, 2020, in violation of international human rights standards, <a href="https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/11/19/thailand-police-violence-against-democracy-demonstrators">Human Rights Watch</a> said yesterday (19 November).</p>