Thousands of protesters gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, this afternoon (November 17) following violent clashes with police and royalists on the previous night.

More than 40 protesters were reportedly injured - including six that claim to have suffered gunshot wounds - following the violence on streets close to the Thai parliament.

Clashes continued into the evening before crowds eventually dispersed, with some injured demonstrators being carried away in ambulances.

The movement continued today with a large rally outside the Central World shopping mall at the Ratchaprasong Intersection.

Anti-government protest have swept the nation in recent months.

Activists are calling for sweeping reforms including a new constitution, the resignation of the prime minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha and reforms of the monarchy.