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Movements Oct 29, 2020
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Mass demonstrations in the streets of Bangkok are reminiscent of last summer’s anti-government protests in Hong Kong. The Thai movement has been using similar tactics and shares a deep desire for reform. Thailand’s pro-democracy three-finger salute For weeks, protesters in Thailand’s capital , Bangkok, have taken to the streets equipped with hard hats, goggles and gas masks. They use umbrellas as shields against water cannon and tear gas fired by the police. They want the military-aligned prime minister, Prayut Chan-ocha, to step down . And they want to change the monarchy’s role in governance.
But for now, there is little sign that their demands will be met, and the monthslong protest movement looks like it will continue. Footage from Thailand shows similiarities between what Thai protesters are doing and what protesters in Hong Kong did during last year’s anti-extradition bill demonstrations , with thousands of people holding up smartphone flashlights. Protesters in Bangkok were also filmed passing protective gear from the back of the rally to people on the frontline. They used gestures to remind each other to put on protective gear as police tactics turned heavy-handed. Read more : Thailand’s young pro-democracy protesters challenge military and monarchy ‘Be […]
