Bangkok protesters skate for democracy


Wheels as weapon: Skateboarders gathering during a protest in front of the Democracy Monument in Bangkok. — AFP

Kickflipping skateboarders are flipping the bird at authorities, joining pro-democracy rallies in Bangkok to vent their anger over a lack of respect and dedicated public space for extreme sports.

A youth-led pro-democracy movement kicked off in Thailand in July last year, demanding reforms to the monarchy, a rewrite of the constitution and the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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