Im melissa chan welcome to news asia thank you for joining us in thailand the government has convened a special session of parliament to deal with ongoing prodemocracy rallies Prime Minister has labeled the protests illegal members of the opposition say he should step down echoing one of the main demands of the people on the streets. Amounts of protests to carry her off for a 550 just that 31 of bangkoks busiest streets with a clear message these protesters have 3 key to months the p. M. s resignation a more democratic constitution and reforms to the monarchy. Even a group of drag queens got in on the act we are just the wind of freedom to talk about you to talk to talk about anything yeah just more nike and you know how to share thailand how to develop thailand to live up to help decide the. Basis is the man they want to get rid of prior to. Lead a military coup in 2014 parliament held a special session to address the concerns. We dont want to see clashes or riots in the country the g
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