In Thailand, under pressure from protesters, parliament is dissolved

Prime Minister of Thailand, Yinglak Chinavat, in a television show to the nation in connection with the political crisis, announced the dissolution of the country's parliament and the appointment of early elections within 60 days, the Air Force reports . However, opposition leaders said that for them this is “not victory” and continued demonstrations. Opposition protests began on November 24.

On Sunday, all opposition deputies took off their deputy powers. On Monday morning, opposition demonstrators in Bangkok came out in columns from nine gathering points in different areas of the city and headed to the government’s house. They require the immediate resignation of the Prime Minister. Previously, Chinavat rejected the care requirements.

Demonstrators want to replace the government with a certain people's advice. They argue that the government is controlled by the brother of Chinavat, expelled from the country by former Prime Minister Taxin Chinavat. He was overthrown as a result of a military coup in 2006 and fled the country.

Peresawat and its party are popular among the poor in the population, mainly in rural areas. The current government, enjoying wide support outside the capital, came to power in 2011, winning the election.

The reason for starting the opposition’s protests was an attempt by the ruling party to conduct a law on the universal amnesty through parliament, which would allow Chinavat to return to politics. The opposition claims that it continues to lead the government’s activities from abroad. The current administration is accused of conducting a populist policy that damages Thailand's economy.

At first, protests were peaceful. However, on November 30, clashes with the police began. The troops were introduced into Bangkok, but they retain neutral. Army generals agreed to place troops to support the police only on condition that the soldiers would not be armed and take up positions for police, surrounding government institutions.

On December 2, participants in anti-government demonstrations tried to storm the office of the Prime Minister and the Government House. The police used tear gas and vodtetes. In total, four people were killed during the clashes.