Talk of military intervention has grown as the government faces opposition from students and activists, along with pressure over its handling of the pandemic-hit economy
Demonstrators demand the release of lawyer Arnon Nampa and Panupong Jadnok, who were detained over their roles in the protest movement.The protests have also made striking reference to the monarchy, unusual in a country where royal defamation is punishable by lengthy jail terms, and outspoken figures Arnon Nampa and Panupong Jadnok were jailed over their roles in the demonstrations and released on Monday.
Voranai said the mindset of the military and traditional establishment was that “someone has to come in and set things right”.Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan's million-dollar watch collection was the subject of a scandal and is a current focus for protesters.“The idea has been planted into the consciousness of the Thai people that Prayut is not cutting it any more and we have to look for a replacement.
Human Rights Watch Thailand researcher Sunai Phasuk said the demands for Prayut to be “replaced by yet another unelected leader” were coming from within the establishment.“Prayut has been incompetent to deal with the economic crisis, especially in the face of the COVID situation and student protests. Prayut is clearly incapable of dealing with that.
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