Thailand protests resumed today months after being forced to stop due to the Covid-19 pandemic – with youngsters making a bonfire to burn a copy of the country’s constitution.

Thousands of activists converged in the capital Bangkok to mark the anniversary of the country’s 1935 revolution which saw the end of absolute monarchy.

Protesters say they are still furious at the military government lead by soldier Prayut Chan-o-cha and excesses from the king – best known for wearing crop tops and bringing his mistress to state events.

Several marches took place at locations across the city, defying an emergency law banning gatherings of more than 50 people due to the spread of the coronavirus.

Demonstrators are calling for a change to the country’s constitution and the scaling back of power held by Maha Vajiralongkorn, who splits his time between Thailand and a luxury hotel in Germany.

However, the movement has been slammed by large parts of the country who are supportive of the regime and the monarchy, with many believing the ‘democracy’ movement to be funded by disaffected opposition.