Thai protesters plan comeback as virus response fuels disquiet

Arrested anti-government protest leader Jatupat "Pai" Boonpattararaksa and Panupong “Mike” Jadnok show three-finger salutes as they arrive at the criminal court to face lese majeste charges in Bangkok, Thailand in this file picture from March 15, 2021. - Reuters

BANGKOK (Bloomberg): Thai protest leaders plan to revive demonstrations as soon as the country’s worst coronavirus outbreak starts to ease, adding to the government’s challenges as it comes under fire for a slow vaccine rollout.

After a months-long hiatus due to a spike in cases, protest leaders say they’re working to draw fresh support from frustrated residents for a movement that began last year with calls for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha’s resignation and unprecedented reforms of the monarchy.