3mThousands protest in Thailand in defiance of government ban
Thousands of mostly young Thais have defied an emergency decree banning all protests in a large demonstration in central Bangkok.
Although riot police were on stand-by, they took no action.
A police spokesman said tonight that prosecutions may follow.
The protesters, who want the military-backed government to resign and are also calling for reforms to Thailand’s monarchy, have vowed to return to the same location tomorrow.