Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha today revoked emergency measures banning gatherings of more than four people amid large scale street protests against the government and the monarchy.

Thailand PM revokes emergency measures amid protests

Thai protesters on Wednesday gave Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha a three day deadline to step down or face more demonstrations.

Thai protesters give PM three day deadline to step down

As the protests against the government and the royal family are increasing in Thailand, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has declared that he is planning to lift the emergency measures that had been imposed last week.

Thailand's PM Prayuth Chan-ocha ready to lift lockdown; protestors demand resignation

For a 5th consecutive night, protesters defied a ban on gatherings in Thailand. 10,000 people in colourful ponchos assembled near Bangkok's Victory Monument. Under pressure, Thai PM has hinted at talks. But the monarchy will not be up for discussion. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Thailand's Anti-Monarchy protests: Protesters take over Bangkok Streets

For a 5th consecutive night, protesters defied a ban on gatherings in Thailand. 10,000 people in colourful ponchos assembled near Bangkok's Victory Monument.

Thailand Anti-govt protests: Thousands attend rally despite police warning

Police in Thailand said on Monday that it will investigate media coverage over protests taking place in the country to curb “distorted information”. Deputy police spokesman Kissana Phataracharoen confirmed the probe and said the protests are causing ''unrest and confusion in society''.

Police in Thailand investigate media coverage over protests

Bangkok is a city under siege. Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters defied a ban on mass gatherings. They want the government to resign, but the Prime Minister remains defiant. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the story.

Gravitas: Thailand Protests: Thousands take to the streets

Thailand's royal family, compared to the constantly spotlighted British monarchy, is extremely secretive. The country has strict laws that forbid citizens and the Thai press from insulting and reporting on embarrassing details about the family.

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Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered in the Thailand capital Bangkok for the second day, in mass defiance of the government which had issued a decree banning demonstrations.

Political temperature rising in Thailand; Protesters defy ban for a second day

Fight against crown: Thailand locals stages biggest pro-democracy protest in Bangkok

Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered again in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Thursday in mass defiance of the government which had issued a decree banning demonstrations.

Thailand protest: 1000 protesters defy sweeping crackdown

Thousands of Thai protesters set up camp outside Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's office late on Wednesday, in an escalation of three months of demonstrations aimed at forcing the former junta leader to step down.

Fineprint: Thousands camp outside Thai PM's office as protests escalate

The Thai king returned to Bangkok amid raging anti-monarchy protests. Royalists and protesters organised rival rallies - as Thailand debates the future of its monarchy. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the story.

Gravitas: Thailand anti-monarchy protests

Thousands of Thai protesters demonstrated in Bangkok on Thursday, defying a ban imposed to end three months of anti-government action that has targeted King Maha Vajiralongkorn as well as Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former junta leader.

Thailand imposes state of emergency, Over 20 activists arrested

Hundreds of protesters assembled in Bangkok's democracy monument on the anniversary of the 1973 uprising. The protesters are demanding new reforms. Watch report.

Thailand protests: 21 activists have been detained, Protesters demand reforms

Thousands of Thai protesters marched on the prime minister's office to demand his resignation Thursday after scuffling with royalists opposed to the youth-led movement's calls for reforms to the monarchy.

Thai protesters demand PM resignation with 'Hunger Games' salute

Thailand began legal action on Thursday against Facebook and Twitter for ignoring requests to take down content, in its first such move against major internet firms.

Thailand takes first legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content

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.

Thai protesters challenge monarchy as huge protests escalate

The largest pro-democracy protests in Thailand in years ended peacefully on Sunday with the handing over of a petition demanding reform of the monarchy in Bangkok.

Thailand protest ends with monarchy reform petition

Facebook has blocked access within Thailand to a group with million members. The popular group was named ‘Royalist Marketplace’ and the discussions primarily revolve around criticising the Thai monarchy.

Thailand Protest: Facebook blocks access to group criticising monarchy

Facebook blocked access within Thailand to a group with 1 million members that has criticised the country's king, but said it was planning a legal challenge to the government's demand that it block the group.

Facebook planning to challenge Thai government's demand to block group critical of monarchy

Protesters rallied in Bangkok on Sunday against the government as tensions rose in the kingdom after the arrest of three activists leading the pro-democracy movement.

Tensions swell in Thailand ahead of fresh pro-democracy protest

Thousands of students in Thailand continued their protest against the government on Monday, with questions now being raised on monarchy's role too. Nearly 3,000 to 4,000 demonstrators chanted "Long live democracy" at Thammasat University on outskirts of Bangkok, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who came into power through a military coup in 2014.

Thailand: Thousands of pro-democracy protesters continue to mount pressure on government

Thailand has turned into a cauldron of protest. The worst public demonstration in almost a decade. The country has a king and an elected government. Both are facing the wrath of the people.

Thai youth dressed as Harry Potter protest against government and royal family

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