Thai police clash with protesters as thousands hold anti-government rally
- 3 years ago
Police in Thailand fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse protesters who took to the streets of Bangkok on Tuesday amid anger over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's government.
At least six police officers were injured during the clashes, with one officer shot in the leg and three others hit by shrapnel from a homemade bomb, police said.
The number of injured protesters was not known. At least six protesters were arrested, the police said after earlier warning that all public gatherings were illegal under Covid-19 emergency rules.
- Reuters -
At least six police officers were injured during the clashes, with one officer shot in the leg and three others hit by shrapnel from a homemade bomb, police said.
The number of injured protesters was not known. At least six protesters were arrested, the police said after earlier warning that all public gatherings were illegal under Covid-19 emergency rules.
- Reuters -