Another leading Thai democracy leader released from prison


Human rights lawyer Anon Numpa (centre) gestures following his release from prison after being granted bail in Bangkok on February 28, 2022. - AFP

BANGKOK, Feb 28, 2022 (AFP): A prominent Thai human rights lawyer and pro-democracy protest leader has been freed after more than 200 days in custody, with a Bangkok court granting bail Monday night (Feb 28).

Youth-led rallies in 2020 demanding Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha's resignation and reforms to Thailand's monarchy drew tens of thousands of people at their peak.

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