Covid-19 keeps a lid on protest turnout in Thailand but violence is escalating


A demonstrator uses a racket against a tear gas canister during a protest in Bangkok on Aug 13, 2021.- Reuters

BANGKOK, Aug 14 (The Straits Times/ANN): The risk of Covid-19 has kept a lid on turnout as street protests return in Thailand but political observers believe protest groups still lack unity, with differing demands and goals, which make it hard for them to have any impact.

But the level of violence has escalated.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Thailand , Protest , Smaller Numbers , More , Violence

Next In Aseanplus News

Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Friday (April 3)
China tightens border controls, culls cattle amid foot-and-mouth outbreak
Phan Thiet Airport in Vietnam's south-central region set for construction in late April
Car driver arrested after Singapore hit-and-run accident injuring motorcyclist
Cambodia's first demining hero rat Magawa honoured with statue
Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites
Indonesia's Mt Dukono erupts, spews ash up to 4,000m
Trump administration proposes expanding Chinese tech gear crackdown
Why Thailand is reviving its tourist entry fee plan: Analysis
Myanmar backs EV-for-old-car swaps to cut fuel use and imports

Others Also Read