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Police shoot rubber bullets and use water cannon and tear gas against pro-democracy protesters in Bangkok, at a rally outside a military barracks where the Thai Prime Minister's residence is located. The movement, which is demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister, had lost steam in recent months, but outrage was revived after the recent detention of four prominent protest leaders on royal defamation charges.
The protesters demanded the release of four of their leaders who have been detained and await trial for defaming the monarchy.
Pro-democracy protesters and police clash in Bangkok as anti-government rallies calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha intensify.
Pro-democracy protesters and police clash in Bangkok as anti-government rallies calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha intensify. Democracy activists have assembled daily in the capital since last week, flouting the emergency edict as their calls for Prayut to go get louder. The former army chief masterminded the 2014 coup and protesters say the military-drafted constitution rigged last year's vote in his favour. IMAGES
Protesters march in Thailand’s capital to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Demonstrations have become increasingly frequent on the streets of Bangkok, with protesters flinging projectiles to defend from riot police using rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons.