Anti-government protests continued in Thailand for the seventh consecutive day on Tuesday (October 20), as the government ordered an online TV channel to shut down over its coverage of protests.

With leaders of the movement arrested and held in custody, young high school and university students continued with rallies.

Anti-government rallies started a week ago and and sparked clashes with police and security personnel.

Prime Minister Chan-o-cha declared a state of emergency following the unprecedented unrest. The law bans gatherings of more than five people.

Activists have made sweeping demands including the resignation of the prime minister, constitutional changes and reform of the monarchy.

Officials claim that a mixture of disaffected opposition, foreign influence and social media 'bots' are stirring up the unrest.