Anti-government protests in recent weeks have resulted in violent clashes after police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon.
Thai protesters have planned mass demonstrations on Sunday with convoys of cars to converge on several locations in Bangkok, demanding Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha resign amid rising anger over his government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anti-government protests in recent weeks have resulted in violent clashes after police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse protests in front of Prayuth’s residence. Authorities say public gatherings are illegal under the COVID-19 emergency.
The organisers of Sunday’s “car mob” said protesting in cars would help prevent the spread of the virus, promising to demonstrate peacefully with a clear timeframe for the start and end to the activities.
“The three routes that we plan…
