Thailand's opposition frontman to lead anti-military rally

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BANGKOK: Bangkok braced Saturday (Dec 14) for the first major protest since March elections, a test of anti-government sentiment among younger ...

Thailand's political scene has been dominated by violence since 2006, with street protests devolving into blood-soaked disorder.

But the party has not obtained permission, said Bangkok police deputy chief Somprasong Yenthuam, which is required under the law.Upstart FFP got more than six million votes in the election, thanks to mostly young Thais weary of the military's role in politics. He issued a call on Facebook and Twitter, which was shared more than 60,000 times, urging supporters who can"no longer tolerate the current social conditions" to take part in Saturday's rally.

But Thanathorn hit back Saturday, saying that the"flash mob" rally is being held for the country's collective future.

 

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