Thai protesters call for reform of monarchy and general strike

Demands for curbs on king’s wealth were unthinkable until emergence of radical grassroots movement Thousands of Thai protesters have marched near the Grand Palace in Bangkok to hand over a series of demands for democratic reforms, including changes to the country’s powerful royal family, in a direct challenge to King Maha Vajiralongkorn.Protesters, who had camped overnight in the capital following a major pro-democracy rally on Saturday, also called for a general strike. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/20/thai-protesters-demand-removal-of-pm-call-for-general-strike-after-march-blocked #thailand #asia_pacific