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Thai protest leader returns to challenge PM after nearly two decades

September 17, 2026Sondhi LimthongkulAnutin CharnvirakulThailandBangkok

On September 17, 2026, Thai protest leader Sondhi Limthongkul reemerged to challenge Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, signaling a resurgence of street politics after years of relative calm. Limthongkul had previously led mass demonstrations that nearly 20 years ago shut down Bangkok airports and toppled governments.

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