Anti-Government Protests Continue in Bangkok in Wake of Constitutional Reform Vote

Thailand has faced widespread demonstrations since the contested 2019 general election, with protesters calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, a former junta leader. Among other demands, they hope to see the constitution changed and the monarchy reformed.

Sputnik is live from Bangkok as anti-government protests continue in Bangkok days after members of the Thai parliament voted on options for changing the constitution, with most of them opposed to a proposal demanded by protesters that would include changes to the role of the monarchy.

The Wednesday vote came amid months of protests; demonstrators are demanding that the country's constitution be rewritten, that Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha resign, as well as reforms to King Maha Vajiralongkorn's monarchy. Such demonstrations have been met with counter-protests in support of the monarchy.

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