Pro-democracy protestors rally in Pattaya

By Pattaya Mail
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Thamonthip Thipprakan, a supporter of the movement said that she was happy to see that Thai people living in Pattaya also have an interest in national matters and are calling for reforms.

Student pro-democracy activists rallied supporters on Pattaya Beach Saturday, calling for institutional changes to Thailand’s government.



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Organized by the Pattaya Free Youth group, the five-hour rally kicked off at 2 p.m. Oct. 10 with protestors waving signs and making speeches calling for “true” democracy, the resignation of the prime minister and Cabinet, revision of the constitution and changes to the educational system.

Everyone entering the demonstration area goes through a security check.

The protest was lightly attended and received little interference from authorities. Police put up barriers to give the protestors about 20 sq. meters to gather while about 50 police and local officials kept watch. The protest remained peaceful with no arrests.

Participant Thamonthip Thipprakan said she was happy to see people living in Pattaya support the rally in Bangkok to spread the call for true democracy outside of Bangkok, where most protests have been held. A massive protest is planned in the capital on Oct. 14.

Thai demonstrations are always accompanied by musicians singing ‘songs for life’ ballads.




A section of the beach opposite the Central Festival was cordoned off for the demonstrations to be held freely.


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