Pro-democracy demonstrators sit on the street outside the Government House during a Thai anti-government mass protest, on the 47th anniversary of the 1973 student uprising, in Bangkok, Thailand October 15, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's government announced an emergency decree early on Thursday to address street protesters in Bangkok who have set up camp outside the prime minister's office and obstructed a royal motorcade, state television announced.
Protesters have called for the ousting of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former junta leader, and a new constitution. They have also called for reforms to the monarchy of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
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