Thailand: More protests set to take place after PM survives no-confidence vote


Pro-democracy protesters holding up the three finger salute as they take part in an anti-government rally near the Thai Parliament in Bangkok on Saturday night (Feb 20, 2021). - AFP

BANGKOK, Feb 21 (Reuters): Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Thailand's parliament after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha and nine ministers survived a parliamentary no-confidence motion on Saturday (Feb 20) after a four-day censure debate.

"It was a disappointment, but expected," protest leader Attapon Buapat said.

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