Suthep claims anti-government protests represent the “great mass of the people”. But an Asia Foundation survey shows that demonstrators are largely wealthy Bangkok residents. Photo: Xinhua
Suthep claims anti-government protests represent the “great mass of the people”. But an Asia Foundation survey shows that demonstrators are largely wealthy Bangkok residents. Photo: Xinhua
Comment /  Opinion

The hypocrisy of Thai Democrats

Mark Thompson unpicks the Thai democrats' reasoning for their undemocratic attempt to unseat the government and prevent elections

MARK THOMPSON

Updated: 9:59pm, 17 Jan, 2014

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Suthep claims anti-government protests represent the “great mass of the people”. But an Asia Foundation survey shows that demonstrators are largely wealthy Bangkok residents. Photo: Xinhua
Suthep claims anti-government protests represent the “great mass of the people”. But an Asia Foundation survey shows that demonstrators are largely wealthy Bangkok residents. Photo: Xinhua
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