Thai King in the spotlight as pro-democracy protests continue, SE Asia


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Among the core demands of the thousands of pro-democracy protesters who have taken to the streets of Thailand since mid-July is one that was previously unthinkable. They are appealing for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and amendments to the Constitution, but it is the most recent demand that is perhaps the most significant: The protesters want the monarchy to be reformed and the powers of 68-year-old King Maha Vajiralongkorn curbed. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning...