Bangkok clashes escalate
Demonstrators use inflatable rubber ducks as shields to protect themselves from water cannons during an antigovernment protest as MPs debate constitution change, outside the parliament in Bangkok. Thai police fired water cannon and teargas at protesters and at least 18 people were hurt in the most violent confrontation since a youthled protest movement emerged in July. The protests have become the biggest challenge to Thailand's establishment in years. Demonstrators converged on Parliament to put pressure on MPs discussing changes to the constitution. Protesters also want the removal of Prime Minister Prayuth Chanocha, a former army ruler, and to curb the powers of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.