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.

Source: Bangkok Post October 24, 2020 22:07 UTC