Thai protesters challenge monarchy as huge protests escalate | Malay Mail

  • 📰 malaymail
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 32 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 16%
  • Publisher: 86%

Malaysia Headlines News

Malaysia Latest News,Malaysia Headlines

BANGKOK, Sept 20 — Openly challenging the monarchy of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, thousands of protesters marched in Bangkok today to present demands that include a call for reforms to curb his powers. Protesters have grown ever bolder during two months of demonstrations against Thailand’s...

Pro-democracy protesters hold up the three-finger salute on Sanam Luang field next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok on September 20, 2020, following an overnight anti-government demonstration. — AFP pic

Protesters have grown ever bolder during two months of demonstrations against Thailand’s palace and military-dominated establishment, breaking a long-standing taboo on criticising the monarchy - which is illegal under lese majeste laws.The marchers were blocked by hundreds of unarmed police manning crowd control barriers.

“Our greatest victory in the two days is to show that ordinary people like us can send a letter to royals,” Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, told the crowd. Shortly after sunrise today, protesters cemented a plaque near the Grand Palace in Bangkok in the area known as Sanam Luang, or Royal Field.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 1. in MY

Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Thai protesters rally for big anti-government demonstration | Malay MailBANGKOK, Sept 19 — Protesters rallied in Bangkok today for what organisers hope will be the biggest demonstration in years to demand the removal of former junta leader and now military-backed Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a new constitution and elections. Some Thai protest leaders have also...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »

Thai protesters gear up for weekend show of force | New Straits TimesBANGKOK: A youth-led pro-democracy movement is set to make a massive stand in Bangkok on Saturday, with an expected turnout of tens of thousands calling for PM Prayut Chan-O-Cha to step down and demanding reforms to the monarchy.
Source: NST_Online - 🏆 17. / 53 Read more »

Youthful Thai protesters gear up for weekend show of forceAn expected turnout of tens of thousands will seek to demand reforms to the kingdom's monarchy. FMTNews Thailand
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »

Red Bull heir to be prosecuted for hit-and-run, says Thai AGIn July, the Attorney-General's office abruptly dropped the charges, prompting outcry from Thais. FMTNews
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »

Thai protesters expect 100,000 at biggest anti-govt rally in yearsPolice say protesters could be breaking a law prohibiting large gatherings near restricted sites. FMTNews Thailand
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »

Thai Red Bull heir to be prosecuted for hit-and-run | New Straits TimesNSTworld The heir to the RedBull billions will be indicted for reckless driving and cocaine use in a fatal hit-and-run, Thailand's attorney general said on Friday, following public outrage after his charges were dropped in July.
Source: NST_Online - 🏆 17. / 53 Read more »