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2021.09.04 06:49 GMT+8

Thousands protests in Thailand, calling for PM's resignation

Updated 2021.09.04 06:49 GMT+8
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Several thousands of protesters took to the streets of Bangkok, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Prayuth is facing a no-confidence vote in parliament over the crisis, though the premier said he would neither resign nor call a snap election.

“Even though Thailand is not the best at handling COVID-19, it isn’t the worst,” Prayuth told parliament.

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