Thailand's parliament will hold a special session next week in an effort to ease political tensions after a wave of anti-government protests, officials said Tuesday.The extraordinary session will be held on Oct. 26-27 to allow all sides to share views, build more understanding and reduce the conflict through the parliamentary mechanism, they said.The protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the convening of parliament to amend the Constitution enacted under military rule, and reforms of the kingdom's previously unassailable monarchy.Related coverage:READ FULL ARTICLE