Pro-democracy activist Bunkueanun "Francis" Paothong (centre) comforts his family members before entering the Dusit Police Station to answer charges of harming Thailand's Queen Suthida, two days after protesters nearly obstructed a royal motorcade, in Bangkok on Friday (Oct 16, 2020). - AFP
The ban on gatherings of more than five people was imposed early on Thursday after nearly three months of protests that have called for a reduction in the powers of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's monarchy as well as the removal of Prayut.
Protesters defied the ban and staged one of the biggest demonstrations in Bangkok on Thursday evening.
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