Hundreds of anti-government protesters demonstrated in Bangkok on Sunday, again in defiance of a government crackdown following three months of demonstrations aimed at the prime minister and monarchy.
Hundreds of Thai anti-government protesters demonstrated in Bangkok on Sunday, again defying a ban on protests against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and the powerful monarchy.
Protesters moved quickly from point to point, posting different sites for possible demonstrations on social media. Pro-democracy protesters sit outside the Asok BTS skytrain station after it was closed ahead of a possible anti-government rally in Bangkok on 18 October.A few police gathered on the other side of the interchange at Asok but did not immediately intervene.
Protesters demand the removal of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former military ruler. They have also become openly critical of King Maha Vajiralongkorn despite lese majeste laws that can mean 15 years in jail for insulting the monarchy.
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