Thailand: Huge protest challenges monarchy and government | DW News

Pro-democracy protesters staged a huge rally in the Thai capital Bangkok. Thousands joined in a rare challenge to the monarchy. They want curbs on King Vajiralongkorn's power, fresh elections and democratic reform. Marchers handed a letter to guards at the royal palace containing a list of demands to the King. These include removing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha from office and a new constitution. Activists also installed a plaque symbolizing democracy. The latest protests are the biggest seen in Thailand this year.


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[ismailmusnah]

Monarchy can only survive with good leaders. Not cowards who call themselves the monarch

[ayaa]

Stand strong Thailand and Thai people! We support you.

[echooscar]

He spends more time in Germany than Thailand! He should abdicate and allow somebody else to take over or dissolve the monarchy.

[RayMak]

Thailand is becoming stronger and stronger

[nguyensdescendants]

We stand with y'all, Thai.
The country belongs to civilians, not the bad King

[rhubytuesday]

The people of South Africa stand by you, Thailand!

[樹宏-mo]

THAILAND WE'RE ALL WITH YOU ！！ KEEP IT GOING

[ひろたん-fw]

I hope we can resolve it peacefully🙏
I love Thailand. 🇹🇭From Japan🇯🇵

[MrBoliao]

Went to Thailand, it speaks volumes when no one hangs the new King's portrait but only hang the old King's portrait.

[yenxion]

Keep on fighting Thailand, fight for your freedom. 🇹🇭

[arm]

I am Thai, I want to see better progress, I don't want a failed government

[craigh]

he doesnt even like thailand that much because he lives mostly in germany so taking away 15 years off somebodys life is discusting if u cant take an insult dont be a public figure, how big has his ego got to be to want to lock somebody up for insulting him

[trick_treat]

i hope for the best for the thai people. I love thailand

[Eza_yuta]

As Hong Kong protests miserably failed I still hope the people of Thailand and Belarusia have better luck to gain what they're demand.

[추호네집]

Beautiful to see the Thai people who are finally speaking out their voices for themselves. Kudos to Thailand!

[leekokwei]

This protest succeed because even the police dont think this thai king should hold so much power.

[blueplanethand]

❤ Thailand. ❤ Freedom.
2020 the year that changed everything!
🙏 Freedom to all 🙏

[ditmehcm]

Kick out the corrupt king. Viva Democracy

[xsoireg]

Whenever someone labels a movement as "pro-democracy" I tend to be skeptical about the news

[everydayisawesome]

Im from Philippines I agree that nation is for the people not for one person like king or queen puppet.