Thai democracy protesters hold first rally of year, with Myanmar tactic


Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters demanding the release of pro-democracy activists march in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Protesters demanded the government to step down, the constitution to be amended to make it more democratic and the monarchy be more accountable. - AP

BANGKOK, Feb 11, 2021 (AFP): Thai pro-democracy protesters returned to the streets of Bangkok on Wednesday night after nearly two months, clanging pots and pans -- a tactic borrowed from mass rallies against a coup in neighbouring Myanmar.

The protest came a day after a court denied bail to four prominent democracy leaders who were charged under the kingdom's draconian royal defamation laws.

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