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Anti-government protest is now starting at Pathumwan Intersection after words of the new venue spread on social media.

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LIVE: Protesters have occupied Pathumwan Intersection!

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LIVE from anti-government rally at Pathum Wan Intersection after protesters moved their venue in response to police’s shut down of Ratchaprasong

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Protesters are shouting "Dictator's minions!" to the police.

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Our correspondent @PravitR reports LIVE from Pathumwan that the rally is mostly leaderless, and protesters are full of anger, shouting "Release our friends!" and "Fuck Tuu!"

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The deafening shouts of "Fuck Tuu!" drown out all other voices at Pathumwan Intersection, which is fully occupied by anti-government protesters. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE #ไอ้เหี้ยตู่

Another video of the anti-government protest at Pathumwan Intersection #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE

Night is falling on Pathumwan Intersection, but protesters are lighting up the venue with their mobile phones. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE

BREAKING: Riot police are forming their shield wall on Chalerm Pao Intersection in front of Siam Paragon, just 5-10 minute walk from the protest site at Pathumwan Intersection. Intention unclear. facebook.com/KhaosodEnglish…

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Riot police line up across Chalerm Pao Intersection in front of Siam Paragon, just 5-10 minute walk from the protest site at Pathumwan Intersection. Unclear if they will advance on the protesters. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE

Very formidable line of riot police deployed at Chalerm Pao Intersection, just hundreds of meter away from the protest site at Pathumwan Intersection. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE

Anti-riot truck arrives at Chalerm Pao Intersection, just hundreds of meter away from the protest site at Pathumwan Intersection. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KenyaUnderRuto

Bangkok, City of Life: Anti-government protesters crowd Pathumwan Intersection. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand

BREAKING NEWS: Riot police are now advancing on the protesters toward Pathumwan Intersection. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE

Lines of riot police now reach the front of Siam Paragon. Police loudspeakers telling protesters to disperse. Tense situation. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE

Police water truck is now following the riot police lines toward Pathumwan Intersection. Our reporter is pulling out umbrella just in case. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE

Riot police now advancing past Siam Square toward protesters at Pathumwan Intersection. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE

Police loudspeakers telling media to stop filming or taking photos of the riot police as they advance toward Pathumwan Intersection. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE

Protesters are now manning barricades in front of Siam Center in a bid to stop the riot police from advancing any further. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE

A showdown between riot police and unarmed protesters is now imminent. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE #whatshappeninginthailand

Riot police are now facing off with pro-democracy protesters in front of Siam Center. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE #whatshappeninginthailand

Protesters are now forming an "umbrella shield" at the barricades, a tactic they apparently learned from Hong Kong protests. #MilkTeaAlliance #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE #whatshappeninginthailand

Is that you @joshuawongcf ? #MilkTeaAlliance #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE #whatshappeninginthailand

A riot police truck now launches water at the protesters, with little effect. Protesters are keeping their umbrellas locked with each other. #MilkTeaAlliance #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE #whatshappeninginthailand

Protesters are keeping their umbrellas locked, as they have learned from Hong Kong protests, as they make a stand against the riot police truck's watergun.

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Riot police are now charging at the protesters, who are armed with only umbrellas. Will the line hold?

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Confirmed: The water police fired at students and protesters is laced with chemicals, possibly teargas. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE #whatshappeninginthailand

BREAKING: Tear gas is now fired at demonstrators.

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CORRECTION: Latest reports say it's police truck water laced with teargas. We apologize for the error.

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Protesters are now moving their rally to Chulalongkorn University just down the road from Pathumwan Intersection. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE #whatshappeninginthailand

Just a reminder that protesters that police are trying to disperse with force include women and students. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #whatshappeninginthailand #KE

Brief chaos as a police car suddenly tried to drive through the protesters on Phaya Thai Road. Unclear what the police were planning to do. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #whatshappeninginthailand #KE

Chulalongkorn University has opened its gates to the protesters fleeing the riot police. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #KE #whatshappeninginthailand

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Riot police are still advancing down Rama I Road toward Pathumwan Intersection. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #whatshappeninginthailand #KE

Police are chasing protesters away from Rama I Road and arresting stragglers. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #whatshappeninginthailand #KE

Police are chasing protesters away from Rama I Road and arresting stragglers. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #whatshappeninginthailand #KE

Moments from earlier when demonstrators were forced to flee from the face of riot police advancing in full gears, carrying batons and shields. #16ตุลาไปแยกปทุมวัน #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand #whatshappeninginthailand #KE

Death Eaters march down Rama I Road.. oops sorry, those are police officers headed to reinforce their position at Pathumwan Intersection. #ม็อบ16ตุลา #ตํารวจทําร้ายประชาชน #Thailand #whatshappeninginthailand #KE

Sporadic protests still taking place close to Hua Chang Bridge amid heavy rain, though police are trying to clear them from the streets. #ม็อบ16ตุลา #ตํารวจทําร้ายประชาชน #Thailand #whatshappeninginthailand #KE

Sporadic protests still taking place close to Hua Chang Bridge amid heavy rain, though police are trying to clear them from the streets. #ม็อบ16ตุลา #ตํารวจทําร้ายประชาชน #Thailand #whatshappeninginthailand #KE

Update: Riot police have pushed the protesters back from Ratchathewi Road and secured the area. The crackdown seems to be ending now. #ม็อบ16ตุลา #ตํารวจทําร้ายประชาชน #Thailand #whatshappeninginthailand #KE

Police declare the operation over at about 11pm, say no teargas was used, and 7 people were arrested. The claim contradicts accounts from many witnesses that teargas was mixed in the high pressure water, while a civil rights group counts 100 people arrested. #ม็อบ16ตุลา #Thailand