Police in Bangkok firing 40mm 'Barricade Buster' rubber munitions directly at the press tonight in Bangkok. These less-lethal munitions have been used copiously this week against protesters in Bangkok.
See reply for close up pictures of the munition.
See reply for close up pictures of the munition.
These photos, from Friday by @PravitR show the style and look of 'brarricade buster' rounds.
They are designed to be fired at barricades not directly at people, and can cause serious pain/injury.
Disturbing to see them fired directly at the media, seemingly at around head-height.
They are designed to be fired at barricades not directly at people, and can cause serious pain/injury.
Disturbing to see them fired directly at the media, seemingly at around head-height.
Note. The munitions used may not be precisely the same model as that procurement screenshot above. A large number of companies produce similar products, unclear which exact model is used by Thai police.
A local resident holding up one of the munitions fired on that corner by police. Not sure they are 40mm rounds - they look smaller, but still much the same purpose.
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