BANGKOK, Oct 14 — Thai anti-government protesters hurriedly brought forward a demonstration in Bangkok today, saying they feared confrontation with royalist groups planning to assemble nearby in support of the king. Three months of protests demanding a new constitution and the departure of Prime...
People flash the three-fingers salute as a royalists' bus passes near them during a Thai anti-government mass protest, on the 47th anniversary of the 1973 student uprising, in Bangkok, Thailand October 14, 2020. — Reuters pic
Protesters have also sought to curb the powers of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and in a rare direct challenge, chanted “release our friends” at his passing motorcade yesterday. The government made no immediate comment, but has said people have the right to protest. The Palace has repeatedly declined to comment on the protests or the demands of protesters.
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