Thai protesters defy ban on demonstrations for fifth day - GulfToday

Thai protesters defy ban on demonstrations for fifth day

  • 19 Oct 2020
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A pro-democracy protester holds a sign during an anti-government rally on the outskirts of Bangkok on Monday. AFP

More than 1,000 protesters took to the streets in Bangkok on Monday, the fifth day they have defied a government ban aimed at stopping three months of action to demand the ousting of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and reforms to the monarchy.

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Protesters at Kasetsart intersection raised the three-finger salute of opposition to the government and chanted "Get Out, Get Out" in reference to Prayuth, a former military ruler. Demonstrations were also held in two other locations.

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