Thousands gather to say they've lost confidence in Prayut as parliamentarians prepare to vote on SaturdayProtesters occupy the Ratchaprasong area in central Bangkok on Friday, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. (Photo by Chanat Katanyu)Protesters occupied the Ratchaprasong intersection on Friday for another rally calling for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down, ahead of a crucial vote on the prime minister by lawmakers on Saturday. Demonstrators are also opposed to any attempts to prolong the tenure of Gen Prayut, the former coup leader who is now in his eighth year as prime minister. Gen Prayut needs a majority, or at least 242, of all 482 MP votes to survive the debate. Activists have vowed to continue defying Covid-related bans on big gatherings and stage street protests daily until Gen Prayut leaves office.

Source: Bangkok Post September 03, 2021 14:26 UTC