Thais overseas belonging to anti-government groups held rallies across many countries in parallel with the mass protest in Bangkok yesterday.

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Protest marchers plan 'big surprise'
After gathering at Sanam Luang yesterday, thousands of anti-government protesters plan to march to Government House today with a "big surprise" in store when they get there, said Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak co-leader of the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration (UFTD).

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The army yesterday admitted serving conscripts meatless bone soup was a mistake after a photo of the "meal" circulated on social media.

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Parliament passes budget bill at final reading
The House of Representatives on Friday passed a 3.29 trillion baht budget bill for the 2021 fiscal year starting in October, aimed at reviving an economy battered by the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Student activists call for action
With the youth-led protest appearing to evolve into a bigger movement last night, the government needs to have a clear response to the protesters' demands, particularly the push for a charter rewrite, according to academics who witnessed the event.

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A veteran academic and peace advocate predicted that Saturday's anti-government rally would be a test case for tolerance in Thai society.

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