Plaque symbolising Thai democracy removed in less than a day


A close-up view of the spot where a plaque placed by Thai pro-democracy protesters near the Grand Palace in Bangkok that declared that Thailand belongs to the people and not the king, is seen after the plaque was removed according to police, in Bangkok, Thailand on Sept 21, 2020. - Reuters

BANGKOK, Sept 21 (AP): A plaque symbolising Thailand's transition to democracy has been removed less than 24 hours after it was installed by anti-government demonstrators in a historic royal field.

The weekend demonstrations were the largest this year by protesters who vowed to press on with calls for new elections and reform of the monarchy.

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