Flash-mob sparks that lit the firestormA pro-democracy rally on Aug 16 draws a huge gathering despite state threats and intimidation. The little sparks set by flash-mob protests earlier in the year before Covid-19 put a temporary halt to it have now coalesced into a major firestorm. Anti-government protesters have been buoyed by the public's response, which is not limited to high school and university students any more. As some observers have said, behind many of the protesting students stand their parents and other members of their families. They cannot understand why high school students want to engage in political activities.

Source: Bangkok Post August 22, 2020 00:33 UTC