Thai protesters launch "final fight" against the government
(VOVworld) – Thai anti-government protesters led by their leader, Suthep Thaugsuban, on Friday besieged television and police stations in a campaign which they called a "final fight" to topple the acting government.
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People carry Thai flags as anti-government protesters march along a street in Bangkok on May 8, 2014 (Photo: AFP) |
Around 4,500 anti-government protesters marched from their encampment at Bangkok's Lumpini Park after Mr. Suthep called for a rally to establish a new government. Before leading a march to Government House, Suthep said they would regain their sovereign power and set up a people’s government and legislative council. Hundreds of police were mobilized to watch over the rallies. The demonstration took place 2 days after the Thai Constitutional Court ruled for the removal of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and 9 cabinet members on charges of abuse of power and constitutional violations.