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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHowever, the declaration prompted daily demonstrations by thousands of anti-government protesters in Bangkok and spread to other cities repeating their demands for political change, including for the prime minister to step down, the dissolution of Parliament, rewriting of the Constitution, and to bring reform to the monarchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Thursday, the government made the first move to de-escalate the situation by lifting the Serious Emergency Situation in Bangkok<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anucha said the ongoing political situation comprises many opposing views among different groups and all parties should rather take this as an opportunity for Thais to consult each other on what is best for the nation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSince the issues at stake involve and affect all Thai people, a solution through parliamentary process is appropriate, because elected member of parliament in the Parliament represent all sectors of the society,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A special parliamentary session to discuss the on-going anti-government protests will be held on Oct 26 and 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anucha said the amendment of the constitution, as demanded by the protesters, will be among the issues on the agenda to be discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is a challenging time for Thailand. It is recommended that all stakeholders take a step back to have a wider perspective and to jointly reach a solution that takes the views of all sides into consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf all parties are committed to exercise full restraint and flexibility, the circumstances would be more conducive to de-escalating the current tense political conflict and reaching an outcome that is acceptable to all stakeholders,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thai protesters have given Prayuth until today\u2019s 10 pm (local time) to quit. They said\u00a0they would return in large numbers if\u00a0Prayuth failed to meet their three-day deadline to resign.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To date, police have arrested at least 78 people including student leaders and activists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A crowd has gathered outside Bangkok Remand Prison in Bangkok since last night, calling the authorities to free protest leaders and protesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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