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The conflict over the planned constitutional reform in Thailand worsens. In the capital Bangkok, protests outside the parliament on Tuesday sparked violent clashes between government supporters and the police. According to the Erawan Medical Center in Bangkok, at least 55 people have been injured.
At least 32 people suffered tear gas and six people had gunshot wounds, he said. “I hereby announce the escalation of protests. We will not give up. There will be no compromise, ”government critic Parit“ Penguin ”Chiwarak shouted to the crowd outside parliament before the protesters dispersed.
Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said police had been forced to use tear gas and water cannons to keep MPs safe. Police denied having opened fire with live ammunition or rubber bullets.
Anti-government protesters are calling for changes to the constitution, which dates back to a military rule. Parliament is due to vote on several proposals on Wednesday. According to the Reuters news agency, it became clear that the country’s monarchy would not be affected.
The protest movement calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, former head of the military junta, and a limitation of the power of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Tuesday’s clashes marked the worst outbreak of violence in Thailand since the protest movement began in July.
