Demonstrators on the front lines at the Lat Phrao station wear helmets and hard hats to guard against possible police action on Saturday evening, but the rally ended without incident. While rumours spread about imminent crackdowns — at Lat Phrao some front-line demonstrators passed around hard hats — the police presence was minimal. Authorities decided that Victory Monument and the Asok intersection were two likely spots, so they sealed off access completely. The fourth consecutive day of protests took place in defiance of the emergency decree imposed this week in the capital. Authorities have faced heavy criticism for their response, as the demonstration at the Pathumwan intersection was peaceful.

Source: Bangkok Post October 17, 2020 08:45 UTC