Thai protesters shun Parliament, ask Germany to probe king
Pro-democracy demonstrators shine their mobile phone lights as they march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Pro-democracy demonstrators shine their mobile phone lights as they march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 08:12 AM EDT
Police officers and supporters of the Thai monarchy are reflected on the sign of the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. The royalists gathered to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Police officers and supporters of the Thai monarchy are reflected on the sign of the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. The royalists gathered to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 04:36 AM EDT
Pro-democracy demonstrators march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, the student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Pro-democracy demonstrators march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, the student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 08:06 AM EDT
CORRECTS DATE Pro-democracy demonstrators march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

CORRECTS DATE Pro-democracy demonstrators march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 10:41 AM EDT
Pro-democracy demonstrators march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Pro-democracy demonstrators march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 08:42 AM EDT
Police arrive outside the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Thai royalists gathered to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Police arrive outside the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Thai royalists gathered to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 05:06 AM EDT
Pro-democracy protesters flashing three fingers as they march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. The sign translated reads, "People see you in Germany." (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Pro-democracy protesters flashing three fingers as they march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. The sign translated reads, "People see you in Germany." (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 08:13 AM EDT
Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha delivers a speech during the special session at the parliament house in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Thailand's Parliament began a special session Monday that was called to address tensions as pro-democracy protests draw students and other demonstrators into the streets almost daily demanding the prime minister's resignation. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha delivers a speech during the special session at the parliament house in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Thailand's Parliament began a special session Monday that was called to address tensions as pro-democracy protests draw students and other demonstrators into the streets almost daily demanding the prime minister's resignation. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Oct. 25, 2020 11:53 PM EDT
Pro-democracy demonstrators march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Pro-democracy demonstrators march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 08:32 AM EDT
School children and supporters of pro-democracy protesters, display placards during a rally at a major intersection next to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, the students-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkprn spends in Germany. Placards from left read: "My future, can I choose it by myself, Have to study and disperse dictatorship at the same time, very brave, very good, Thank you." (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

School children and supporters of pro-democracy protesters, display placards during a rally at a major intersection next to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, the students-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkprn spends in Germany. Placards from left read: "My future, can I choose it by myself, Have to study and disperse dictatorship at the same time, very brave, very good, Thank you." (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 10:21 AM EDT
Buddhist monks supporters of pro-democracy protesters display placards as they march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, the students-led rallies were set to continue with a march through centeral Bangkok Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkprn spends in Germany. Placards from left read: "Do you ever watch Dharma program? Or you watch only Nation channel, Police, do not use any weapon, because they are the people." (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Buddhist monks supporters of pro-democracy protesters display placards as they march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, the students-led rallies were set to continue with a march through centeral Bangkok Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkprn spends in Germany. Placards from left read: "Do you ever watch Dharma program? Or you watch only Nation channel, Police, do not use any weapon, because they are the people." (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 10:11 AM EDT
Police arrive outside the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Thai royalists gathered outside the embassy to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Police arrive outside the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Thai royalists gathered outside the embassy to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 05:06 AM EDT
A supporter of the Thai monarchy displays images of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida during a gathering outside German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. The royalists gathered to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

A supporter of the Thai monarchy displays images of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida during a gathering outside German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. The royalists gathered to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 04:30 AM EDT
CORRECTS DATE Pro-democracy demonstrators shine their mobile phone lights during a march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

CORRECTS DATE Pro-democracy demonstrators shine their mobile phone lights during a march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 10:42 AM EDT
Pro-democracy demonstrators march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Pro-democracy demonstrators march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 08:33 AM EDT
Pro-democracy demonstrators flash a three-finger salute of defiance in front of the Thai king's portrait as they march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Pro-democracy demonstrators flash a three-finger salute of defiance in front of the Thai king's portrait as they march to the German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. As lawmakers debated in a special session in Parliament that was called to address political tensions, student-led rallies were set to continue with a march through central Bangkok on Monday evening to the German Embassy, apparently to bring attention to the time King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends in Germany. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 08:01 AM EDT
Nithitorn Lamleau, a leader of the Thai monarchy supporters address the gathering outside German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. The royalists gathered to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Nithitorn Lamleau, a leader of the Thai monarchy supporters address the gathering outside German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. The royalists gathered to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 04:34 AM EDT
A supporter of the monarchy gives a thumb-up during a gathering outside German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. The royalists gathered to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

A supporter of the monarchy gives a thumb-up during a gathering outside German Embassy in central Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. The royalists gathered to defend pro-democracy protesters' contention that King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends much of his time in Germany conducting Thai political activities. German government officials have recently expressed concern over political activities the king might be conducting on the Germany's soil. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Oct. 26, 2020 04:37 AM EDT