Thai protesters smashed a metal subway gate during unrest in the capital Bangkok last night (October 16th).

The walkway was blocked off as the government sought to stop a planned rally at the Ratchaprasong Intersection. However, crowds attacked the metal bars and bent the gate.

Shortly after, police fired water cannon at the anti-government protesters gathered at the Pathum Wan area. Onlookers hit by the water claimed it contained irritant chemicals.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered roads to be blocked around the area and warned a curfew could be imposed if protests escalate.
Public transport on metro and sky trains in the area has also been closed. Anti-government rallies stared on Tuesday and sparked clashes with police and security personnel the next day.

On Thursday morning, dozens of Thai protest leaders were arrested and refused bail. Prime Minister Chan-o-cha has issued a 'State Of Severe Emergency' following the unprecedented unrest. The law bans gatherings of more than five people.

Thai anti-government and pro-democracy rallies and protests have grown since the start of the year.

Activists have made sweeping demands including the resignation of the prime minister, constitutional changes and reform of the monarchy.
However, officials have claimed that a mixture of disaffected opposition, foreign influence and social media 'bots' are stirring up the unrest.

The Thailand protest and protests have continued over the last week in Bangkok and other provinces.

Thai protesters smash a metal subway gate during unrest in the capital Bangkok last night (October 16).

The walkway was blocked off as the government sought to stop a planned rally at the Ratchaprasong Intersection. However, crowds attacked the metal bars and bent the gate.

Shortly after, police fired water cannon at the anti-government protesters gathered at the Pathum Wan area. Onlookers hit by the water claimed it contained irritant chemicals.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered roads to be blocked around the area and warned a curfew could be imposed if protests escalate.
Public transport on metro and sky trains in the area has also been closed. Anti-government rallies stared on Tuesday and sparked clashes with police and security personnel the next day.

On Thursday morning, dozens of Thai protest leaders were arrested and refused bail. Prime Minister Chan-o-cha has issued a 'State Of Severe Emergency' following the unprecedented unrest. The law bans gatherings of more than five people.

Thai anti-government and pro-democracy rallies and protests have grown since the start of the year.

Activists have made sweeping demands including the resignation of the prime minister, constitutional changes and reform of the monarchy.
However, officials have claimed that a mixture of disaffected opposition, foreign influence and social media 'bots' are stirring up the unrest.
The Thailand protest and protests have continued over the last week in Bangkok and other provinces.