More clips showed another man wearing what appeared to be a green volunteer medic's vest surrounded by police leading to the hashtag #policebeatingmedic trending on Thai language Twitter. Police fired gunshots into the sky to keep order as protesters "did not cooperate," according to the police. The city police chief denied that tear gas was fired by police, although tear gas cans were found at the scene. The People's Movement on Sunday reiterated its peaceful stance but said protesters had a right to retaliate against violence by authorities. A protester lies on the ground after witnesses said he was beaten by police near Sanam Luang on Saturday night.

Source: Bangkok Post February 15, 2021 05:15 UTC