Thai protesters call for premier's resignation over border dispute
Hundreds of protesters gathered in the Thai capital Bangkok on Saturday (June 28) demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as her government faces rising anger over a border row with Cambodia. - REUTERS
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