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Protests in Thailand have been on the rise since 2014, when the country’s current Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, seized power in a military coup. Since then, the so-called “three finger gesture” has been a recurring feature in demos.
In the long-awaited election in March last year, the opposition FFP party won a third of the seats in the country’s parliament, but the party was banned in February this year after a court ruled that a donation that the party received from his own leader was illegal.
Shortly after that court decision, the protests gained new momentum and thousands of Thais, especially young students, took to the streets.
Criticize the king
In recent days, protests have intensified in connection with the country’s king, Maha Vajiralongkorn, who is returning to Thailand from Germany, where he usually lives.
One of the protesters’ demands is to reduce the power of the royal family. According to the BBC, the growing demonstrations, despite the actual presence, are a sign that “efforts are being increased”.
Demonstrations near the king and queen are not common in Thailand.
See images of the demonstrations and the “Hunger Games” at the function.
