Thai protesters return to the streets despite COVID concerns
25 June 2021 |
1:24 pm
Pro-democracy protesters rallied together calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and constitutional change. The demonstration took place despite surging COVID cases in the country.
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