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Bangkok was paralyzed by student protests against the government and the royal family. Students also protested in front of Rani’s car on Wednesday. When riot police removed them, the students saluted the queen with three fingers. The protest salute with three fingers in the middle of the hand has become one of the symbols of student protest. There were also protests in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The students demanded that the prime minister step down and reduce the power of the royal family.
The Prime Minister signed the decision to declare a state of emergency at 4 a.m. on Thursday. Later, the police reported on television that a state of emergency had been declared and large gatherings had been banned. The protesters were then removed from the prime minister’s office and other locations. The students tried to create a blockage. But he did not succeed. According to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, three student leaders have been arrested.
As a result of the emergency
As a result of the state of emergency, gatherings of more than five people have been banned. The media have been handcuffed. It has been said that the media will not be able to show or publish any news that causes fear, disturbs the peace or causes noise or disturbs national security. This made it practically impossible to display or print news of the protests.
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Student protests demanding democracy, turbulent Thailand
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, turbulent Thailand
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, turbulent Thailand
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, turbulent Thailand
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, turbulent Thailand
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, turbulent Thailand
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, turbulent Thailand
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, turbulent Thailand
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, turbulent Thailand
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.
The state of emergency will also hamper the free movement of people. It has been said that the administration can control entry and exit in any area.
After the state of emergency in Bangkok, the police have been covered. The police patrol the streets.
The government’s reasoning behind the imposition of the state of emergency, the stability and the unity of the country was being destroyed as a result of the protests. Some urgent measures are needed to maintain peace and order and deal with the situation.
Why protest
Student protests in Thailand began in February. Following the court’s verdict on the Future Forward Party. Then it stagnates. It subsequently started again from June. In June, a pro-democracy leader exiled in Cambodia disappeared. The students allege that the Thai government and police are behind this. They kidnapped that leader. The government did not comply with this demand. But the students continued to protest. Thousands of students joined the protest over the weekend. There have not been such large demonstrations in recent times. The army is very strong in Thailand. The current prime minister was previously the head of the army. The pro-democracy students are against the government influenced by the army. They also want to cut off the power of the royal family.
GH / SG (AP, AFP, Reuters)
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