Thousands call for reforms to monarchy, government in Bangkok | Protests News

Bangkok, Thailand – Protesters once again turned out onto the streets of Bangkok, calling for reforms to the Thai monarchy and the military government.

With thousands in attendance, Sunday’s rally was one of the biggest protests in recent months, despite being temporarily disrupted by rain.

Small-scale demonstrations have been a constant fixture, particularly in Bangkok’s Din Daeng neighbourhood, some of which have led to clashes with police.

It was at one of these protests that a teenage boy was shot in the head in August, leaving him in a coma for two months before he eventually died last week.

One of the main themes of Sunday’s demonstration was to call for the repeal of Section 112, a draconian piece of legislation that criminalises criticism of the king.

While it was once taboo to call for reforms to the monarchy, young protesters are becoming increasingly bold in their…