Supporters of the Thai monarchy wave national flags and sing during a rally at Lumphini park in central Bangkok, Thailand, Oct 27, 2020. BANGKOK: Several hundred Thai royalists staged a rally in central Bangkok on Tuesday , eager to display their loyalty to the country's king as growing protests by young activists have made unprecedented criticism of the monarchy.
The anti-government protesters want Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down, a more democratic Constitution and reforms to the monarchy, which they believe is too powerful. A supporter of the Thai monarchy displays images of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Queen Suthida and late King Bhumibol Adulyadej during a rally at Lumphini park in central Bangkok, Thailand, Oct 27, 2020.
A prominent figure in the 2014 protests, Tul Sittisomwong, gave a speech on Tuesday calling for unity and loyalty to the monarchy. "Who is really behind this?" said businessman Sathit Segal, who also played a leadership role in 2014."Problems in our country are caused by politicians who think only about themselves, attacking the monarchy. You can protest and demand anything you want. But do not involve the monarchy. That cannot be accepted."