Anti-government protesters block the road with cars and motorcycles as a part of their “car mob” demonstrations along several roads in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. The protesters hope their non-violent action, dubbed a “car mob”, can help force the removal of Mr Prayuth, who they accuse of botching the campaign against coronavirus. “There is only one message from this car mob, which is ‘Prayuth, get out!‘” Sombat Boonngamanong, a veteran social activist who helped originate such protests in July, said ahead of the protest. Mr Prayuth initially took power in 2014, when as army commander he launched a successful coup against an elected government. “They impose the law to prevent the spreading of Covid-19, while a car mob is designed with the same concept,” said Mr Sombat.

Source: Irish Independent August 29, 2021 12:11 UTC