‘Rubber duck revolution’ in Thailand gains momentum as protestors demand reforms

Thailand’s pro-democracy demonstrators took over Bangkok’s streets  to move furr with ir campaign that demands reforms. Yellow inflatable ducks have become mascot of se protests after several demonstrators used m as shields to protect mselves from violent police actions on vember 17. According to reports, people h initially brought inflatable ducks as a joke but after using m as shields against violent police actions, y hailed water play material. 

Rubber duck revolution 

As per reports by AP, 800 protesters marched to Infantry Regiment. Soon, number increased and grew to 1,000. Several demonstrators were seen carrying placards that re 'Salute yellow ducks'. Activist Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, who has served 7 years in prison said, “People should be able to criticize king. People should be able to inspect what he does. In this way, people will respect and love him more”. Thai protesters are calling for curbs on monarchy and changes to constitution that were brought in under junta rule. Over months, pro-democracy protestors and royalists have clashed time and again with several people being left injured. As per reports, Bangkok's emergency medical service even reported some gunshot wounds. 

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(Protesters carry inflatable yellow ducks, which have become good-humored symbols of resistance during anti-government rallies, while marching towards base of 11th Infantry Regiment,a palace security unit under direct command of Thai king, Sunday,v. 29, 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand. Im Credits: AP)

(Protesters hold a rally outside base of 11th Infantry Regiment,a palace security unit under direct command of Thai king, Sunday, v. 29, 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand. Im Credits: AP)

(Pro-democracy demonstrators are continuing ir protests calling for government to step down and reforms to constitution and monarchy, despite legal charges being filed against m and possibility of violence from ir opponents or a military crackdown. Im Credits: AP)

(A protester's backpack is orned with a large yellow duck, which has become a good-humored symbol of resistance during anti-government rallies, while waiting for or protesters outside base entrance of 11th Infantry Regiment, a palace security unit under direct command of Thai king, Sunday, v. 29, 2020, in Bangkok, Thailand. Im Credits: AP)

Protestors are also demanding resignation of incumbent Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha. A few days back, re was also a state of emergency declared to enable police to break up groups garing outside prime minister’s office. officials furr justified emergency measures partly on grounds of some protesters disturbing a royal motorce during a mass rally in Bangkok.  

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(Im Credits: AP)