Police, protesters conflict as Bangkok hosts summit

BANGKOK: Thai police fired rubber bullets on Friday (Nov 18) in clashes with dozens of protesters attempting to march to the venue of an Asia-Pacific summit in Bangkok.

Round 50 individuals demonstrated towards the occasion and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha threw rocks, bottles and damaged glass throughout half an hour of scuffles with a whole lot of riot police.

The incident occurred close to the Thai capital’s Democracy Monument, round eight kilometres from the convention corridor the place Prayut was internet hosting US Vice President Kamala Harris and different leaders from the Asia-Pacific Financial Cooperation (APEC) discussion board.

The drama kicked off when protesters barbecued chillies on a police automotive and billowed the spicy smoke in the direction of the riot squad.

Police mentioned 25 individuals have been arrested on fees of assault, vandalism, arson and obstructing officers.

Ten individuals suffered minor accidents within the afternoon conflict, in accordance with the Erawan Medical Centre.

“We weren’t in a position to management the scenario, that’s the reason the usage of drive was mandatory,” Royal Thai Police Main Basic Archayon Kraithong advised reporters in Bangkok.

Authorities have erected transport containers to dam the trail of protesters close to the monument.

Round 28,000 police have been deployed to safe the APEC summit, which can also be being attended by Chinese language President Xi Jinping and leaders from Japan, South Korea, Canada and Australia.

Former coup chief Prayut is deeply unpopular in Thailand and in 2020 there have been mass youth-led pro-democracy avenue rallies attracting tens of 1000’s on the peak, calling for his resignation.

He is because of face voters at an election within the coming months.