Thousands of Thais joined a run in the capital on Sunday in what appeared to be ...
BANGKOK - Thousands of Thais joined a run in the capital on Sunday in what appeared to be the biggest show of dissent against the government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, although he also drew a big show of support at a rival event.
Some of them shouted slogans such as “Prayuth, get out!” or “Long live democracy!” while running the 2.6-km course amid a sprinkling of security forces. Many also gave a three-finger salute of resistance to authority. “This is the biggest gathering since the coup,” said Anusorn Unno, dean of the sociology and anthropology faculty at Bangkok’s Thammasat University, adding that the harmless nature of the activity had spurred greater participation than usual.
The event was held in line with people’s rights and no laws were broken, a government spokeswoman told Reuters. It prompted a rival “Walk to Cheer the Uncle” event, held in another park, about 14 km away, to show support for Prayuth, where thousands also turned out.
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