Thousands of Thais again took to the streets defying a ban on demonstrations for a fifth day as the embattled prime minister recalled parliament to thrash out how to end weeks of protests.
The protesters rallied in three locations in the capital, Bangkok, on Monday, singing the national anthem and raising a three-finger salute borrowed from the Hunger Games movies that has come to symbolise opposition to the military-backed government.
Earlier Monday, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said parliament – currently in recess – would be recalled to discuss how to reduce tensions, and warned protesters not to break the law. His supporters have a majority in parliament.
“The government has already compromised to some degree,” said Prayuth.
Thai police also said they ordered an investigation of four news outlets and imposed curbs on messaging app Telegram under emergency measures…
