Thai protesters vow new demonstration despite crackdown as govt confirms two new local Covids-19 cases


Pro democracy demonstrators block the road as police try to enter the protest venue in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, (Oct 16, 2020.) Thailand prime minister has rejected calls for his resignation as his government steps up efforts to stop student-led protesters from rallying in the capital for a second day in defiance of a strict state of emergency. - AP

BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Reuters): Thai protesters said they would hold another demonstration on Saturday despite a crackdown by police on more than three months of protests that have targeted the powerful monarchy as well as the government.

Police used water cannon on protesters for the first time on Friday (Oct 16). They have arrested more than 50 people - including protest leaders - in the past week.

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