Thai MPs to vote on reforms, day after six protesters shot


Pro-democracy protesters help to move a protester with gun-shot injuries during an anti-government rally outside the Parliament in Bangkok, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. - AP

BANGKOK (AFP): Thai democracy protesters are set to return to the streets of Bangkok on Wednesday (Nov 18) a day after six of their number were shot with live rounds, as lawmakers prepared to vote on possible constitutional reforms.

A day earlier, in the most violent clashes since the pro-democracy movement kicked off in July, police used tear gas and water cannon on demonstrators.

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