Published 06:09 IST, October 27th 2020

Thailand protesters appeal Germany to probe into King Maha Vajiralongkorn's actions

Amid a special session of the Thai parliament, pro-democracy protesters have decided to expand their demands and seek a German probe against the Thai king.

Reported by: Shubham Bose
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Amid a special ongoing session of Thai parliament, pro-democracy protesters have decided to expand ir demands and seek a German probe against King Maha Vajiralongkorn. As per reports, Thailand protesters on Monday, October 26 marched to German Embassy and appealed Angela Merkel government to investigate if King Maha Vajiralongkorn was ruling Thailand from German soil during his extended trips to Bavaria.

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Thai government was recently forced to call an emergency two-day session of parliament to dress near-daily pro-democracy marches that have gripped country for months. As per reports, lawmakers are discussing demands me by protesters.

major demands of student-led protesters include resignation of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, constitutional changes in order to make it more democratic and reforms to country’s monarchy.

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In Thailand, monarchy is considered sacrosanct and a symbol of national unity; this is why issues raised by protesters have been unprecedented in country’s history. demands for reform to monarchy have also sparked counter-protests by those that support royals.

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According to reports, about 5,000-10,000 protesters defied warnings from police and authorities and marched to German embassy in hopes of bringing to attention amount of time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in European nation. 

representative of protesters reportedly presented embassy officials with a letter asking German authorities to investigate activities of Thai king and to determine if royal exercised political powers while in Germany. protesters argue that if King did exercise his powers from German soil n it would be a violation of Germany's territorial sovereignty. As per reports, German government seems to be receptive to Thai protester's demands.

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(With AP Inputs, Im AP)

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06:09 IST, October 27th 2020