Calls for a new PM grow

Protest group denies pushing for a coup

- ANUCHA CHAROENPO

Anti-government demonstrators have vowed to ramp up their calls demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, while denying accusations from the Pheu Thai Party and the People's Party that they are calling for a military coup.

The protesters, led by the United Power of the Land to Protect Sovereignty group, made the vow following an unexpectedly large turnout for their rally at the Victory Monument on Saturday.

The rally was held to pressure Ms Paetongtarn to step down over the leaked audio clip of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.

The group's emergence marks a significant development in Thailand's shifting political climate, capturing attention from both supporters and critics.

However, opponents' attempts to link it to calls for a coup could retard its early popularity.