Thailand's 'Yellow Shirts' return to streets, demand PM quit


The protest, held in scorching tropical heat, drew mostly elderly demonstrators wearing yellow shirts. - Reuters

BANGKOK: Hundreds of anti-government protesters gathered outside Thailand's Government House on Thursday (June 19), demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign over a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that triggered public outrage.

The scandal rocked Paetongtarn's coalition after the Bhumjaithai party, a key partner, pulled out on Wednesday, accusing her of undermining the country and insulting the dignity of the military.

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