This combination of file pictures created shows (fom left) activist Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak speaking at a demonstration in front of the army headquarters in Bangkok, Student Union of Thailand spokesperson Panusaya "Rung" Sithijirawattanakul speaking during a press conference by the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration at Thammasat University in Bangkok, and activist Panupong "Mike" Jadnok speaking to the media as he arrives at the Criminal Court to answer charges of violating his bail terms in Bangkok. Bail petitions for pro-democracy protest leaders Rung, Penguin, and Mike were dismissed on Saturday (Oct 24, 2020) on the grounds if they're freed they could inciting unrest again, their lawyer Krisadang Nutcharut confirmed to AFP.
BANGKOK, Oct 25, 2020 (AFP): Prominent leaders of Thailand's pro-democracy movement vowed to return to the streets Sunday to protest against Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha, after their deadline for him to resign was ignored.
The former military chief who staged the 2014 coup is facing pressure from a student-led movement that has organised massive demonstrations for months calling for his resignation.
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