Riot police take up positions after a clash with anti-government protesters during a protest on the 47th anniversary of the 1973 student uprising, in Bangkok, Thailand October 15, 2020. — Reuters pic
They have also broken a longstanding taboo by calling for reforms to the powerful monarchy of King Maha Vajiralongkorn — and in an act cited by the government as one reason for its emergency measures they obstructed a royal motorcade. At least three of the protest leaders were arrested, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said. Police made no immediate comment.
The emergency decree bans big gatherings of five or more people and allows authorities to stop people from entering any area they designate.
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