Thailand: Rally near royal palace, dozens of protesters injured

More than 30 civilians and police were injured in anti-government protests near the Royal Palace in Thailand

More than 30 civilians and police were injured in anti-government protests near the Royal Palace in Thailand

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More than 30 civilians and police were injured in anti-government protests near the Royal Palace in Thailand. Foreign news was seen Reuters reported that tear gas baton charge by police to disperse protesters in the video was shared on social media and Water Canon, while those taking refuge in restaurants to gain protection from tear gas had been. The Erawan Medical Center said 13 police officers and 20 others were injured. Police said on Sunday that his actions were consistent with international standards and 20 demonstrators were arrested for breaking the rules of gathering and insulting the monarchy. Bangkok Deputy Police Chief Piya Tavichai told reporters that the violence was started by protesters and that the police had to defend the law and protect public property. The protesters did not agree. The protesters said that tear gas before doing anything, and the water was tortured by police using Canon. He said that they have helmets, shields, crowd control training, if someone hits a rock, lift your shield. Pictures of the king were also vandalized during Saturday night’s protests, which drew thousands. More than 20 protesters were injured in anti-government protests this month.

Thailand’s youth protest movement emerged last year and posed the biggest challenge to the government of retired military general Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who took power from an elected government in 2014. The demonstrators said they had adopted a policy that protected the military-ruled establishment and restored them to power after the 2019 elections. On the other hand, the Prime Minister and his supporters reject this claim.

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