Thai militants test monarchy as huge rally rises

Thousands of protesters have marched in Bangkok to hand to police a letter of demands, openly testing the monarchy as well as calling for reforms to curb the powers of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Oppose leaders declared the handing over of the needs a triumph.

” Our greatest triumph in the two days is revealing that normal people like us can send a letter to royals,” Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, informed the group on Sunday.

Previously in the day, protesters cemented a plaque near the Grand Palace in the location referred to as Sanam Luang, or Royal Field.

It reads: “At this location individuals have actually expressed their will: that this nation belongs to individuals and also is not the residential or commercial property of the queen as they have actually tricked us.”

Bangkok authorities would certainly require to figure out whether the plaque is illegal and also if it is, it would require to be gotten rid of, the city’s replacement cops principal Piya Tawichai said.

The mass student-led rally, the most significant demo in years, began on Saturday with ask for democratic reform, the removal of Prayuth Chan-ocha, the head of state and a former junta leader, and a new constitution and also political elections.

Oppose leaders likewise required a basic strike on 14 October to reveal assistance for adjustment.

Thousands camped over night at Sanam Luang field near the royal palace.

The marchers were obstructed by numerous unarmed police manning group control obstacles and also Anucha Burapachaisri, a federal government agent said authorities would not use violence.

He added that it was for authorities to identify and also prosecute any type of illegal speech.

Militants have actually expanded bolder during 2 months of demonstrations versus Thailand’s palace and also military-dominated facility, damaging a longstanding taboo on criticising the monarchy, which is illegal under lese majeste regulations.

The following protest is scheduled for Thursday.

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