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Extraordinary protest lands Thailand in uncharted territory

Indochina Bureau Chief
  • Published
    Sep 21, 2020, 5:00 am SGT
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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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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 21, 2020, with the headline 'Extraordinary protest lands Thailand in uncharted territory'. Subscribe
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