VOICED : Thai police yield to protesters ahead of

VOICED : Thai police yield to protesters ahead of

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The transcript describes a series of anti-government protests in Thailand, where demonstrators entered police headquarters and Government House, aiming to replace the government with an unelected People's Council. The protests were fueled by accusations of corruption against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her brother, Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 coup. The unrest began after an amnesty bill was proposed, which could have allowed Thaksin's return. Despite the bill's rejection, mass protests continued, leading to violent clashes with police. The situation temporarily calmed during the King's birthday, but further protests are anticipated.

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What was the significance of the King's birthday in relation to the protests?

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What does the speaker suggest might happen after the King's birthday?

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