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The art of resistance: Udorn teen performs act of defiance against threats from the state

Over the past year, pro-democracy movements among the young generation have blossomed across the kingdom. The originally forceful campaign however has been curbed with constant arrests, intimidation, and violence. Despite facing such threats, one teen in Udon Thani remains unflinching, and turns to performance art to challenge the state’s attempt at oppression

By Oranipha Sunarong, Citizen Reporter

Since last year, Thailand has seen political rallies held by the young generation growing across the kingdom.

Seventeen-year-old Pimmada is one of the teenagers turning up on the street to exercise their right to freedom of expression. As a result, she has been accused of being “a threat to state security” and has faced intimidation by the authorities.

She has continued to show her defiance by turning to performance art. On September 17, she organized a political play before a…

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