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Protesters occupy Lat Phrao intersection after Prayut ruled not guilty

Protesters occupy Lat Phrao intersection after Prayut ruled not guilty

Pro-democracy protesters began gathering at Bangkok’s Lat Phrao intersection at 3pm on Wednesday afternoon, following a Constitutional Court ruling that allows PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to remain in his post.

Protesters occupy Lat Phrao intersection after Prayut ruled not guilty
Protesters began blocking roads to the intersection at 3.30pm, after the Ratsadon pro-democracy group yesterday announced a switch of venue from the Constitutional Court in Lak Si district.
Protesters occupy Lat Phrao intersection after Prayut ruled not guilty
 
Protesters occupy Lat Phrao intersection after Prayut ruled not guilty
Rally organisers set up a mock court to ridicule the Constitutional Court's ruling that Prayut has not violated the charter by staying on in his Army residence.
Protesters occupy Lat Phrao intersection after Prayut ruled not guilty
The protesters are demanding Prayut’s removal, a new Constitution and reform of the monarchy.
Meanwhile core protest leader Panasya “Rung” Sitthijirawattanakul has reportedly received a fresh summons from the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) to hear charges of lese majeste and computer crime on December 9.
Protesters occupy Lat Phrao intersection after Prayut ruled not guilty
The charges reportedly stem from a police complaint filed by royalist composer Nitipong Honark on November 20.
Protesters occupy Lat Phrao intersection after Prayut ruled not guilty
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