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![The rallies were called Saturday night after PM Prayuth Chan-ocha ignored the protesters’ deadline to step down [Mladen Antonov-AFP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/25130320-324x235.jpg "Protesters gather in Bangkok after premier snubs call to resign")
Protesters gather in Bangkok after premier snubs call to resign
Demonstrators seeking to keep up pressure on the government ahead of Monday’s special parliament session.
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