Timeline of Thailand protests
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Anti-government protesters in Thailand are continuing to take to the streets as they step up their demands for the removal of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and reform of the monarchy
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MYANMAR
LAOS 
THAILAND
Bangkok 
CAMBODIA

300km 200 miles
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Pro-democracy protesters during Oct 15 rally in Bangkok. Three-finger salute from Hunger Games film franchise is used by many demonstrators
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Mar 2019: Prayuth Chan-ocha – former army chief and leader of 2014 coup – is returned to power in general election widely seen as rigged in his favour
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Nov: Thai court disqualifies Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit – leader of opposition
Future Forward Party (FPP) – as member of parliament, saying he violated electoral law. He
disputes ruling
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Feb 2020: Thousands of young Thais join street protests after court ruling forces FPP to disband
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Mar: Demonstrations halted by Covid-19 restrictions
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Jun: Protests begin again after self-exiled Thai pro-democracy activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit is abducted in Cambodia
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Sep 19: Biggest rally since 2014 coup – tens of thousands gather in Bangkok calling for reforms to monarchy and removal of Prayuth
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Oct 16: Government approves 30-day state of emergency after protests erupt in Bangkok. Police use water cannon for first time in attempt to disperse demonstrators defying ban on gatherings
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Oct 18-20: Protesters take over two of Bangkok’s main transport hubs as rallies spread across Thailand. Authorities move to block Voice TV station and Telegram messaging app, in media crackdown
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Sources: Associated Press, BBC, Reuters
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