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A state of emergency was declared in Thailand at 7 a.m. on Thursday. Gatherings of more than five people were prohibited. Then the streets of Bangkok were flooded with policemen. Three student leaders were arrested. Despite this, the student protest could not be stopped. Ignoring the threat of emergency action, some 10,000 students took to the streets of Bangkok to protest. They are not willing to deviate a hair from your demands. They demanded that the prime minister resign and reduce the power of the king.
The attitude of students and young people has been evident in the words of protester Dejkuncharn, 26. “I’m not afraid,” he said. Because, whether the state of emergency continues or not, we do not have freedom. I want freedom, I want rights in my own country. I want to save the country from the vicious circle. ” So he quickly completed his work and joined the protest.
The protesters have now demanded the release of three arrested student leaders. Opposition leaders and protesters have demanded the release of all those detained. According to them, the police have so far arrested 40 people.
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
In a three finger salute
The student movement has been happening in the capital of Thailand for the last few days. Students protest at the King Monkut Institute of Technology on August 19. At this point they showed a three-finger salute.The salute became a symbol of protests demanding democracy after Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha took power in 2014.
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
Opposition to the monarchy
In this movement, the protesters are speaking out against not only the government but also the monarchy. They have been demanding a reduction in the power of King Mahavijiralankorn and a change in the constitution. Activists believe that the patronage of the monarchy has led to repeated military coups in the South Asian country.
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
Broken taboo
There was a time when it was unthinkable to speak openly against the Thai monarchy or the king. But last July some activists broke the taboo. Among them is 36-year-old lawyer Anon Nampa. He does not fear being sentenced to 15 years in prison for insulting the king The pioneer of the protesters was arrested for the second time on Wednesday
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
Student demonstration
The country’s students are now leading this anti-government movement. They have been protesting regularly for a month. Student leader Parikh Chiwarak has already made 10 demands for the restructuring of the monarchy.
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
The light will come on
So far, the protest by the students has been peaceful. They keep the movement alive through various programs and symbolic activities. At the rally, he is often shown turning on the mobile flash.
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
The strong power of the tank
Prayuth Chan-ocha came to power in 2014 after a military coup against the provisional government of Yingluck Shinawatra. He became Prime Minister in July 2019 through elections. However, there are allegations of manipulation in that election. The protesters believe that Prayuth Chan-ocha is in power by force of arms, not by votes.
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
White ribbon
Not only through demonstrations, students have been protesting all the time. The white ribbon on the school bag also highlights his demand for democracy.
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
Various protests
The young woman participated in an anti-government protest with tape and makeup on her face and a three-finger salute. Students from Bangkok’s Mahidol University are also in the streets demanding the resignation of the government, the dissolution of parliament, new elections and the restructuring of the constitution.
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
At the memorial of democracy
The main center of the movement is the ‘Democracy Monument’ in Bangkok. There are demonstrations there day and night
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
The dove of peace
This photo is from Aug. 17 Protesters hold white dove banners, a symbol of peace, at a rally at the Monument to Democracy.
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
I want real democracy
With the 2019 elections, Thailand has returned to apparent democracy But agitators think that real democracy has not arrived Standing in front of a police barricade of elderly, demands real democracy
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
No more dictatorship
There have been 13 military coups in the country since 1932 Thailand is repeatedly falling prey to the dictatorship Protesters want a lasting solution “There is no more dictatorship in Thailand,” an activist said on a poster
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
LGBT community
The LGBT community in Thailand has also joined the movement. One can be seen protesting in colorful clothing and makeup.
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Student protests demanding democracy, Thailand in turmoil
The Prime Minister is strong, the King is silent
Last year’s elections were rigged, Prayuth Chan-Ocha7 is blowing up protesters’ demands PM Argument: The majority of people over six and a half million disagree with the protesters. He also warned them not to talk about the monarchy. However, no one from the palace has spoken about the move yet.
After the state of emergency was reported to the Dangarodhi police, they are strong in protests. The prime minister’s office in the morning in front of the police to take out the protesters. The protesters sat in front of the Prime Minister’s Office all night. The current prime minister was previously the head of the army. He came to power in 2014. He became prime minister after winning a disputed election last year. Students are reluctant to accept it.
It was possible to get the protesters out in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. But the thousands of protesters who took to the streets in broad daylight were unable to move. As a result, Bangkok was occupied by protesters on the first day of the state of emergency.
GH / SG (AFP, Reuters, DPA)
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