Amnesty expresses concerns over police conduct against IMF protesters

Bangkok Post - Oct 16, 2026

Amnesty International Thailand raised concerns over police conduct after observing the use of physical force against protesters, who gathered near the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group Annual Meetings on Thursday morning.

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