A showdown is gearing up between anti-government protesters looking to rein in the monarchy and the security forces intent on thwarting them this afternoon after a dozen figures were summoned for allegedly insulting the king.
With thousands of police and barricades awaiting them at the original destination for today’s 3pm rally, organizers last night announced a change of plans to “avoid clashes” with the authorities and ultra-royalist counterprotesters. That came as 12 of the movement’s most-recognized figures were accused of lese majeste for demanding royal reforms.
Just hours before thousands were expected in Dusit district at the Crown Property Bureau – the agency which long managed the king’s extensive wealth and holdings – the Free Youth group announced late last night that the demonstration would instead target Siam Commercial Bank headquarters…
