Thai marchers link their democracy cause to Myanmar protests

New York Post

Lauren Tousignant
March 1, 2021

Myanmar people living in Thailand, with a picture of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (C), take part in a gathering with Thai anti-government protesters at Victory Monument, before a march rally to the prime minister's residence during a protest in Bangkok, Thailand, February 28, 2021.EPA

BANGKOK — A new faction of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement staged a protest march Sunday, linking their cause with that of demonstrators in Myanmar battling that neighboring country’s coup-installed military government.

Marchers sought but failed to go to Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s house, which is on an army base in Bangkok. Shipping containers were situated to block them and police using water cannons, rubber bullets and tear gas barred the way.

The demonstrators abandoned their plan several hours later after taking an online vote of their supporters.