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New protest called in Bangkok as Thai PM says he will not resign

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Bangkok, Oct 16 (EFE/EPA).- New pro-democracy protests were scheduled Friday in central Bangkok to demand the release of detained activists and despite an emergency decree imposed a day earlier, as the prime minister appeared to warn protesters not to break the law.The rally is scheduled for 5 pm (10 am GMT) at Ratchaprasong intersection, where thousands peacefully assembled Thursday despite the ban on political gatherings of more than four people. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-oha spoke Friday and seemed to warn protesters not to tempt the “grim reaper.” (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK).SHOT LIST: THAI PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT CHAN-OHA SPEAKS AT A PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER A SPECIAL CABINET MEETING AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE, BANGKOK. THAILAND.SOUND BITE: THAI PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT CHAN-OHA (IN THAI).TRANSLATION:- You know what happens to our country at the moment. The government sees the need to declare the state of emergency. (00:50 – 01:01). - You will also have to take into account those who have been harmed. Most of them are the officers. All proves that this is not a normal situation. (01:01 – 01:13). - This law allows (authorities) to do everything, to prohibit certain entrances or exits, to search. This laws allows all. Please be warned and do not break the law (01:14 – 01:22). - I will not resign. (01:23 – 01:24).

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