DHAKA: Thousands of protesters marched through Bangkok on Monday, seeking to raise pressure on the Thai government over its controversial political amnesty bill.

The opposition, which organised the demonstration, fears that the legislation could allow fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to return.

More than 10,000 protesters joined the march to the Grand Palace from a railway station in the city where they had held several days of rallies since Thursday, according to police.

‘Today is a significant day when we will march,’ said opposition MP and former deputy premier Suthep Thaugsuban, reports The Straits Times.

BDST: 1801 HRS, NOV 04, 2013
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