Thai royalist turns protester as anti-government movement broadens


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  • Thursday, 02 Sep 2021

Tanat "Nat" Thanakitamnuay, 29, known as "Hi-so Luk Nat", who was blinded in the right eye during clashes with riot police, participates in a protest over the government's handling of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and demanding Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's resignation, in Bangkok, Thailand, August 28, 2021. Picture taken August 28, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Often seen at the wheel of one of his supercars, Thai ultra-royalist Tanat "Nat" Thanakitamnuay became a well-known face at demonstrations that ushered in Thailand's 2014 coup.

Now he is back on the streets demanding the removal of coup leader Prayuth Chan-ocha as prime minister and reforms to the monarchy - a change of heart that points to the broadening of Thailand's latest anti-government movement.

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