Post by Swampy on Oct 15, 2020 1:28:34 GMT -5
The Thai government has announced an emergency decree to stem largely peaceful protests in Bangkok, including a ban on large gatherings.
In a televised announcement read out by police it said urgent measures were needed to "maintain peace and order".
On Thursday morning police arrested several activists, including three key protest leaders.
The student-led democracy movement has called for the prime minister to resign and curbs on the king's powers.
In a televised announcement read out by police it said urgent measures were needed to "maintain peace and order".
On Thursday morning police arrested several activists, including three key protest leaders.
The student-led democracy movement has called for the prime minister to resign and curbs on the king's powers.
You notice the difference? The US is holding elections, while Thailand is enforcing an emergency decree.