Anti-government protesters flock to Democracy MonumentThousands of protesters occupy Ratchadamneon Avenue and the Democracy Monument in a rally against the government. (Photo by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)At least 5,000 protesters rallied at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Sunday in what appeared to be the largest demonstration against the government since coronavirus restrictions were eased. More demonstrators were arriving at the protest scene as more than 300 police waited on standby near the monument to provide security. Pro-royalist leader Sumeth Trakulwoonnu said his group will not provoke violence, but is closely watching speakers at the anti-government protest to see if they attack the highest institution. Pol Maj Gen Somprasong Yenthuam, the deputy Metropolitan Police Bureau chief, said a total of 600 police have been deployed to provide security for up to 5,000 protesters.

Source: Bangkok Post August 16, 2020 09:02 UTC