Protesters gather at SCB headquarters, armed with ‘duck’ currency

Protesters gather at SCB headquarters, armed with ‘duck’ currency

By THE NATION

Pro-democracy protests began gathering at Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) headquarters on Ratchadapisek Road as scheduled at 3pm on Wednesday.

The protesters were greeted by a heavy police presence and barriers ahead of their latest push for monarchy reform. Police began fortifying the area from the midnight, after protest organisers announced on Tuesday night that the demonstration venue had been shifted from the Crown Property Bureau to SCB headquarters.

The organisers have reportedly handed fake banknotes with a 'king duck' logo to protesters as part of demonstration.

Yellow rubber ducks have become an emblem of the protests, which are seeking reforms to make the monarchy more accountable and transparent. The fake banknotes will be used to buy food from traders stationed in front of the bank headquarters, said protesters.

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30398559