Giles Ji Ungpakorn on the struggle for democracy in Thailand

Student-led protests against the military-backed government of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha have been ongoing since July. In recent days, they have increased in scale and intensity, with tens of thousands taking part in a protest on Saturday 19th September, to mark the anniversary of the 2006 military coup d'etat, which lasted into early Sunday morning. Giles Ji Ungpakorn is a Thai-British academic and activist. He spoke to Alex Whisson from his home in the United Kingdom.