It was 10pm on Saturday. Weary young protesters were packing up their gear to leave Sanam Luang, or Royal Field, next to Bangkok's Grand Palace and head home.
Daeng - who wanted to be known only by the nickname - 70, camping out on her straw mat under a tree for the overnight protest, called out: "Don't give up, kids! Make sure you come back tomorrow morning!"
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