Fresh protest against handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Bangkok

Thai police defended their use of force against protesters as a necessary public safety measure, as the capital Bangkok braced for more demonstrations today to demand the prime minister's removal for mismanaging the nation’s coronavirus crisis.

Police fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets yesterday to disperse protesters gathered near the residence of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to show their anger over an outbreak that has seen record deaths in recent days...