Thousands of Thai protesters occupied busy intersections on the sixth day of anti-government rallies in Bangkok, Thailand today (October 18th).

Footage shows crowds waving their mobile phone flashlights at the Asoke Intersection next to the famous Soi Cowboy red-light strip of bars.

There were similar scenes at the Victory Monument in the capital and in surrounding provinces.

Rallies continued around Thailand on Saturday and Sunday despite ministers issuing a state of emergency which bans gatherings of more than five people.

Thousands of Thai protesters occupies a busy intersections on the sixth day of anti-government rallies in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 18.

Footage shows crowds waving their mobile phone flashlights at the Asoke Intersection next to the famous Soi Cowboy red-light strip of bars. There were similar scenes at the Victory Monument in the capital and in surrounding provincers.

Rallies continued around Thailand on Saturday and Sunday despite ministers issuing a state of emergency which bans gatherings of more than five people and the Prime Minister issuing a chilling 'death' warning.

On Saturday, large crowds gathered at subway and train stations across the capital Bangkok in the fifth day of anti-government rallies. Demonstrations started at 4 pm in the capital of Thailand following clashes with police on Friday night.

Government chiefs closed all of the city's MRT subway stations and BTS monorail sky train stations amid further unrest. Protesters converged on different stations across the city to stage 'flash mob' style rallies - making Hunger Games style three-finger pro-democracy salutes and chanting.

The latest Thailand protest came after police fired water cannons at the anti-government rioters gathered in the Pathum Wan area. Onlookers hit by the water claimed it contained irritant chemicals.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had ordered roads to be blocked around the area and warned a curfew could be imposed if protests escalate.

The leader made chilling veiled threats warning protesters ''not to tempt the grim reaper'' before adding that ''everyone can die today or tomorrow''.

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. Opponents claim the protests are being funded by globalists hoping to destabilise Thailand.

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

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