Thai protesters practise ‘coup prevention’ in latest rally | Thailand

Thailand PM and army chief have dismissed the possibility of another coup, but this has only increased speculation that one could be on the cards.

Thousands of pro-democracy activists have blocked an important junction in Bangkok to rehearse “coup prevention” strategies in the latest round of Thailand’s anti-government protests.

The country has for months been rocked by youth-led protests demanding a new constitution, reform of the untouchable monarchy, and for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, but they say they do not want him replaced by another general.

Prayuth, who came to power in a 2014 coup, this week played down the prospects of being overthrown or introducing martial law.

Inflatable Santa Claus figures joined the bright yellow rubber ducks that have become a symbol of the movement as some 5,000 demonstrators massed on Friday in the shadow of a…