A forensic expert measures bullet holes in a wall near Din Daeng police station during an investigation into a shooting on Monday night. Nutthawat WicheanbutPolice have denied firing live ammunition at protesters of the Thalu Fah group during chaotic scenes in front of Din Daeng police station on Monday night, saying only rubber bullets were used. A video clip was posted on social media with a voice-over alleging that at about 8.45pm, Din Daeng police opened fire at protesters with live ammunition and some of them were hit. "Live ammunition was fired [at the protester] but it did not come from police," Pol Lt Gen Pakkapong said. At around 5pm, a crowd of protesters converged at Din Daeng intersection where they were confronted by the police.

Source: Bangkok Post August 17, 2021 23:37 UTC