Speakers' Corner topics are divided by interest and known as "classes". An area was set up in Bangkok in the 1930s, and quickly became known as Hyde Park, to enable freedom of speech and the airing of political views in Thailand. The area was shut down after student rioting and the lethal intervention of the army and it is not discussed openly today. In 1955, Marshal Plaek Pibulsonggram had visited London as part of an international tour. He became impressed with the 'Speakers' Corner' in Hyde Park. Upon his return to Thailand a 'Hyde Park' space for free speech and assembly was
Speakers' Corner (TV series) Ono" in the "Speakers' Corner" booth before a live show at The Rivoli in early 1991. The following year, they made a repeat appearance on the program in a bid to leverage their newfound fame into a publicity boost for Rheostatics' new album "Whale Music". Musician Jesse Labelle also received his first significant break as a result of "Speakers' Corner", being invited to join FeFe Dobson's band after his performance in the booth was broadcast. Actor Scott Speedman got his first opportunity to audition for a major film role, in "Batman Forever", because of a "Speakers' Corner" appearance; although he