The leaders of protests in Thailand plan to revive demonstrations as soon as the country¡¯s worst COVID-19 outbreak starts to ease, adding to the government¡¯s challenges as it comes under fire for a slow vaccine rollout.
After a monthslong hiatus due to a spike in cases, protest leaders say they¡¯re working to draw fresh support from frustrated residents for a movement that began last year with calls for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha¡¯s resignation and unprecedented reforms of the monarchy.
Authorities have faced increasing public criticism for Thailand¡¯s third wave of COVID-19, which has more than quadrupled total cases since early April.
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