BANGKOK—Thai street food sellers have earned the nickname “CIA” for the intelligence that helps them reach protests not only before police, but before many protesters, too. ADVERTISEMENTBy the time most protesters show up, the first hawkers are there with mobile food carts. We have formed a chat group after protesters gave us the nickname ‘CIA,’” said 29-year-old seller Petch. “They arrive even before us,” commented 28-year-old protester Ploy at a protest by tens of thousands of people on Wednesday. Prayuth get out,” says the sign on the cart of pop drink seller Komsan Moonsan, 44, whose wife and children also bring their carts to protests.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 22, 2020 21:45 UTC