Pro-democracy protesters holds signs touting the #MilkTeaAlliance during a march on the residence of Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha last month. Photo: AFP Pro-democracy protesters holds signs touting the #MilkTeaAlliance during a march on the residence of Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha last month. Photo: AFP
Pro-democracy protesters holds signs touting the #MilkTeaAlliance during a march on the residence of Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha last month. Photo: AFP
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Can #MilkTeaAlliance help Thais change their mind about Myanmar after years of bad blood?

  • Most Thais were taught that Myanmar people were responsible for the sacking of the ancient Siamese capital of Ayutthaya; a new video is challenging this account
  • Young Thais are seeking to understand their history and forge closer links with others opposing authoritarian government

Topic |   Myanmar
Jitsiree Thongnoi
Jitsiree Thongnoi

Updated: 7:50pm, 9 Mar, 2021

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Pro-democracy protesters holds signs touting the #MilkTeaAlliance during a march on the residence of Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha last month. Photo: AFP Pro-democracy protesters holds signs touting the #MilkTeaAlliance during a march on the residence of Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha last month. Photo: AFP
Pro-democracy protesters holds signs touting the #MilkTeaAlliance during a march on the residence of Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha last month. Photo: AFP
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