Protesters stage the biggest rally in years to demand political reforms and limits to the king’s powers.
From: The Listening Post
Thai protests: Taking on the monarchy, breaking through taboos
Student activists in Thailand speak the unspeakable as they demand reforms to the monarchy.
26 Sep 2020
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