Hong Kong students pledge loyalty to Thai protestersPUSH AND SHOVE: Police and protesters clash before a water cannon was deployed to disperse the crowd near Pathumwan intersection on Oct 16. Hong Kong students have pledged support for the pro-democracy movement in Thailand after the recent wave of anti-government protests has rocked the capital for over a week. On Monday, Hong Kong activists gathered at the Thai consulate in the city to show solidarity with their counterparts in Thailand. However, Ms Woo said Thai protesters stand a higher chance of success because they are challenging the state directly. "A lot of Hong Kong protesters wish Thais good luck because they have yet to achieve their five demands.
