2020 Thai protests facts for kids

The protests seen in Bangkok in June 2020

The ongoing 2020 Thai protests are a series of protests against the government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, which have included demands for reform of the Thai monarchy.

The protests were initially caused by the ending of the Future Forward Party in late February 2020. The party was critical of Prayut. This first wave of protests was held on academic campuses and stopped by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The protests started again on 18 July in a large demonstration organized under the Free Youth umbrella at the Democracy Monument.

Following mass protests on 14 October, a "severe" state of emergency, which gave more emergency powers to the authorities compared to those given by the Emergency Decree since March, was declared in Bangkok on the 15, citing the alleged blocking of a royal motorcade.

Protests continued despite the ban, prompting a crackdown by police on 16 October.

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Resignation of Prayut Chan-o-cha, leader of the ruling government, is a main goal of the protests.
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), King of Thailand; the reform of the monarchy is another goal of the protest.
Protests at Srinakharinwirot University Ongkharak Campus on 25 February. The crossed out number is the popular vote count of dissolved FFP
Seri Thoey group flew the LGBT flag during the protest on 25 July
The occupation of Sanam Luang by demonstrators on 19 September 2020.
The 15 October protest at the Ratchaprasong intersection.
Riot Police fire tear gas to anti-government protesters during Din Daeng Protests in August 2021
Protesters in Bangkok holding an LGBT pride flag

2020 Thai protests facts for kids

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