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Bangkok Protesters Use Giant Rubber Ducks to Shield From Police Tear Gas
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November 18, 2020
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1:20Now PlayingProtesters in Thailand took to the street of Bangkok late Wednesday, a day after a pro-democracy protest outside parliament was marred by violence that left 55 people injured.
Tuesday’s protest had been held to encourage lawmakers to approve a motion that would lead to substantive constitutional change, including measures to limit the power of the monarchy.
The protesters gathered peacefully Wednesday at a major intersection and then, as night fell, approached the nearby national police headquarters, its gates protected by razor wire and riot police.
They said they wanted to express anger at what they regarded as disproportionate use of force the previous day by police who employed chemical-laced water cannon and tear gas against them.
Natawat Saotawee, a 19-year-old protester, called the violence towards the protesters "unacceptable", adding the people were only carrying a rubber duck.
Much of the water shot at them was dyed blue, and in an act of repayment, Wednesday's protesters tossed blue and yellow paint on the “Royal Thai Police” sign outside the police headquarters as the crowd cheered.
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