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Thai protesters challenge king’s military command

Reuters, Bangkok :Thai anti-government protesters challenged on Sunday King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s personal control over some army units to condemn the military’s role in politics.It was the latest open defiance of the king by protesters, who have broken taboos by criticising the monarchy in a country where it is officially revered under the constitution and laws ban insulting it.Hundreds of protesters gathered to march to the 11th Infantry Regiment, one of two units that were moved under the king’s command in...

30 Nov 2020, 12:00 am