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For the past year, thousands of people in Thailand have been holding protests.
They've been angry at their government, and the royal family in particular.
But a worsening COVID-19 crisis, has once again renewed that anger and led to mass protests on the streets of Bangkok.
Many say officials are not doing enough to keep them safe.
Protesters are demanding a change of the entire political system.
And reforms to vague laws that could see a person jailed for up to 15 years for publicly criticising the monarchy.
But what's sparked this latest anger against the Thai King and government?

Presenter: Hazem Sika

Guests:

Jade Donavanik - Chairman of the Faculty of Law at the College of Asian Scholars, he is former adviser to Thailand's Constitution Drafting Committee.

David Streckfuss - Historian and Author of 'Truth on Trial in Thailand: Defamation, Treason and Lese-Majeste'.

Pravit Rojanaphruk - Writer and Columnist for English news publication, Khaosod.com.


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