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Thai protesters throw paint, spray water at police headquarters | Thailand

Leaders of the months-long protest movement calling for reforms have promised to continue taking to the streets.

Anti-government demonstrators in Thailand’s capital have sprayed water at the police headquarters and splashed its sign outside with paint, a day after police used tear gas and water cannon on protesters.

The kingdom has been rocked by months of student-led protests demanding changes to the military-scripted constitution and the removal of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who first took power in a 2014 coup. Some in the movement have also called for reforms to the untouchable monarchy, a once-taboo subject, sending shockwaves through the Thai establishment.

Thousands of people on Wednesday packed the Ratchaprasong intersection in the heart of Bangkok’s shopping and commercial district, after leaders promised more demonstrations.

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