Public gathering ban lifted after days of protest in Thailand
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By Amie T. Camara
Afrinity Production unveil the lifting of the banning of public gathering in Thailand, after an emergency decree failed to end mass anti-government protests across the country.
BBC said a government statement said it was revoking the measures as the “serious situation” had eased.
The move comes after protesters gave Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha three-days to step down or face more rallies.
Thailand has now faced months of large democracy protests targeting the premier and the king.
The student-led movement is demanding the resignation of Mr Prayuth, a former general who seized power in a 2014 coup and last year became prime minister after a controversial vote.
They want a new election, amendments to the constitution, and an end to the harassment of state critics.
They are also demanding curbs on the king’s powers – a call that has led to unprecedented public discussion of an institution shielded from criticism by law.
Source___BBC