Thai Protesters Challenge Monarchy as Huge Protests Escalate

Thai Protesters Challenge Monarchy as Huge Protests Escalate
Pro-democracy protesters link arms during a mass rally to call for the ouster of prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's government and reforms in the monarchy, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sept. 20, 2020. Jorge Silva TPX images of the day via Reuters
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BANGKOK—Openly challenging the monarchy of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, thousands of protesters marched in Bangkok on Sunday to present demands that include a call for reforms to curb his powers.

Protesters have grown ever bolder during two months of demonstrations against Thailand’s palace and military-dominated establishment, breaking a longstanding taboo on criticizing the monarchy—which is illegal under lese majeste laws.