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The app is like a smaller-scale protest, but if we disagree with something, we can just raise our hand. It is interactive and helps spread ideas at a much faster pace, she added.
Developed by California-based software company Alpha Exploration Co, Clubhouse is an interactive audio-chatting app that allows users to enter live chat rooms.
Users listen in or join a conversation by raising their virtual hands to join the stage. The chatrooms disappear when the discussions end.
The platform has become a way for pro-democracy movement figures to connect with supporters, and the enthusiasm is palpable.
Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has yet again survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Saturday.
This time he has managed to rise from allegations that his government mismanaged the economy, bungled the provision of coronavirus vaccines, corruption and misuse of human rights.
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Over 1,000 protesters rallied outside the parliament gates. Organisers gave assurances the protest would not turn violent.
“We want a peaceful protest,” protest leader Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul told reporters after speaking to the police. There is no reason for police to break up this demonstration.”
“Police duty is to maintain order,” he said when asked if there would be use of force.
“Some 4,000 officers have been prepared,” police deputy spokesman Kissana Pattanacharoen said, adding that the rallies were violating an emergency decree to control the coronavirus outbreak.
The no-confidence motion against the premier was rejected by 272 lawmakers, while 206 supported it, according to a televised broadcast of the procedure in Parliament.
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