Thousands of Thai protesters set up camp outside Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's office late on Wednesday, in an escalation of three months of demonstrations aimed at forcing the former junta leader to step down. Police spokesperson Kissana Phathanacharoen said the presence of protesters within 50 metres of Government House was illegal. Officials at the premier's office were told not to come to work on Thursday. Tens of thousands of protesters marched to Government House, Reuters journalists estimated. The royal palace has not responded to requests for comment on the protests or the demands of protesters.

Source: CBC News October 14, 2020 16:41 UTC