The kingdom is currently battling its worst COVID-19 wave, registering daily case records as hospitals buckle under pressure.
BANGKOK, THAILAND -Thai police on Sunday deployed rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon against protesters who defied COVID-19 restrictions to call for Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha's resignation and mark the anniversary of a pro-democracy movement.
"Prayut Chan-O-Cha must resign without any condition; the second is a budget cut to the monarchy and army to be used against COVID, and the third is to bring in mRNA vaccine." Police also fired rubber bullets and tear gas, scattering the protesters, according to AFP reporters on the ground. Authorities defended their actions, saying that warnings were issued before any tear gas, water cannon or rubber bullets were fired, and that eight police officers were injured.
That protest marked the beginning of a movement that has widened the discourse on taboo topics, including the role of the royal family -- protected under a draconian defamation law.
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