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  • marked up banknotes are the latest creation by Thai anti government protesters.

  • They are branded with rubber ducks an emblem off the demonstrations.

  • Protesters may cause for the king to give up control of the royal fortune on Wednesday, Crown assets are estimated to be worth more than $30 billion.

  • My, it's a protester attack first.

  • We intended for the bank notes to be coupons for protesters to use and buy food at the demonstration, but people now want them a souvenirs instead.

  • We also chose the duck on the bank notes because it became a symbol in the fight protecting us.

  • Theo Demonstration on Wednesday came a day after police summoned many of the best known protest leaders on charges of insulting the monarchy, which can mean up to 15 years in prison.

  • It had originally been scheduled at the Crown Property Bureau, which manages the royal assets.

  • But after police belt siege, barricades of shipping containers and razor wire, the venue was moved to the headquarters of the CME Commercial Bank.

  • The king holds 23% of the bank stake, making him the biggest shareholder.

  • 28 year old protester known by the nickname Gift said there are too many unanswered questions about the monarchy.

  • Way could not scrutinize anything about the monarchy.

  • There were many questions left unanswered, whether it would be the Monarchs assets or the taxes that they used.

  • The people were left with so many unanswered questions.

  • Mommy, lie, Yeah, come down.

  • But I don't mind I.

  • The palace has made no comment since the protests began.

  • But when the king was asked about the protesters recently, he said they were quote loved all the same, right.

  • Since July, protesters have been calling for the removal of Prime Minister Prayut Chan O Cha, a former gentle leader.

  • The protesters also seek to make the king more accountable under the constitution.

marked up banknotes are the latest creation by Thai anti government protesters.

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