THAILAND: The government today (Oct 22) ordered the removal of emergency measures imposed to try to end months of protests against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and the monarchy.
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By National News Bureau of Thailand
Thursday 22 October 2020 01:27 PM
Young protesters flash the three-finger salute as they gather near Democracy Monument on Ratchadamnoen Avenue on Aug 7. The placard says, “Getting bored with Prayut. Put a stop to the 2017 Constitution.” Photo: Apichit Jinakul.
The measures, which were imposed a week ago, have been lifted from 12pm today.
“The current violent situation that led to the announcement of the severe situation has eased and ended to a situation in which government officials and state agencies can enforce the regular laws,” the statement published in the official Royal Gazette said.
