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The year 2020 is the 239th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand . It is the fifth year in the reign of King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), and is reckoned as year 2563 in the Buddhist Era . The year was most significantly marked the by the global COVID-19 pandemic , which reached Thailand in January , as well as widespread youth-led protest movements against the government and for reform of the monarchy.
Incumbents Events January February March October October 14 - Antigovernment protesters heckled Suthida as she was driven in the royal limousine in Bangkok.[2]
October 15
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha ordered riot police to disperse protesters outside of the Government House of Thailand .[2]
Protest leaders leaders Arnon Nampa, Parit Chirawat, and Panupong Jadnok were arrested, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights.[2]
Tens of thousands of Thais participated in anti-monarchy protests in Bangkok.[3] [4]
October 16
In an emergency cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha stated that he was not resigning.[5]
October 19
Deaths Chai Chidchob Kraisak Choonhavan January June References
^ "FFP dissolved, executives banned for 10 years" . The Bangkok Post ^ a b c Beech, Hannah; Suhartono, Muktita (October 14, 2020). "As Motorcade Rolls By, Thai Royal Family Glimpses the People's Discontent" . The New York Times the original on October 15, 2020. ^ Mahtani, Shibani; Wangkiat, Paritta (October 15, 2020). "Thousands of anti-monarchy protesters defy Thailand's new emergency decree" . The Washington Post the original on October 15, 2020. ^ Promchertchoo, Pichayada [@PichayadaCNA] (October 15, 2020). "About 100 anti-govt protesters are gathering outside Central World shopping centre in downtown Ratchaprasong district of Bangkok. There are several police officers here. Water trucks for riot control and many police vans can be seen #15ตุลาไปราชประสงค์ #whatshappeninginthailand" (Tweet ) – via Twitter . ^ Patpicha, Tanakasempipat; Panu, Wongcha-um (October 16, 2020). "Thai police use water cannon on defiant protesters" . Reuters . ^ a b "Embattled Thai PM recalls parliament as thousands protest" . Al Jazeera English . October 19, 2020. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020.^ "Veteran politician Chai Chidchob dies, aged 92" . bangkokpost.com . Retrieved 26 January 2020 .^ Actor Saranyu Wongkrachang dies at 59 ^ Kraisak Choonhavan dies at 72 ^ "อภินันท์ แก้วปีลา" อดีตแข้งไทยลีกเสียชีวิตแล้วหลังประสบอุบัติเหตุรถชน (in Thai)
