Thailand protesters organise parallel event to mock Thai princess' fashion show in Bangkok

In Thailand, pro-democracy protesters held a street fair on Thursday, October 29 in a bid to take away limelight from Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana's fashion show. Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana is Thai King King Maha Vajiralongkorn's daughter. She is a fashion designer and has several shops at malls and shopping arces in Bangkok selling her luxury brand products.

As per reports, street fair mocked Thai royal's gestures and appearance with men and women paring on a red carpet in front of an amused crowd. One of main demands that student-led pro-democracy protesters in Thailand have put forward is reform to institution of monarch, which in Thailand is held sacrosanct. protesters believe that Thai monarchy wields too much power and influence which are t fair in a democratic establishment.

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Protesters organise fair like event

As per reports, street fair was organised by protesters in Bangkok's busy business district Silom Ro, wherein large crowds gared after business hours to look at satirical artwork and posters followed by impromptu speeches. Protests have gripped Thailand for months w with some demonstrations drawing as many as 10,000 people.

Thailand protesters have also demanded resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. In dition, protesters have also demanded that constitution be amended in order to make it more democratic. Prayuth Chan-ocha first came to power through a coup in 2014 and has stated that he has intention of stepping down despite increasing pressure from protesters.

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Protester appeals to German chancellor Angela Merkel

Earlier on Monday, October 26, Thailand protesters marched to German Embassy and appealed Angela Merkel government to investigate if King Maha Vajiralongkorn was ruling Asian country from German soil during his extended trips to Bavaria. According to reports, about 5,000-10,000 protesters defied warnings from police and authorities and marched to German embassy.

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 which would be a breach of Germany’s territorial sovereignty.

(With AP inputs, Im AP)

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