This photo taken on September 7, 2021 shows skateboarders gathering at an anti-government protest calling for the resignation of Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha in front of the Democracy Monument in Bangkok. AFP PHOTO
This photo taken on September 7, 2021 shows skateboarders gathering at an anti-government protest calling for the resignation of Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha in front of the Democracy Monument in Bangkok. AFP PHOTO


PATAYA:
Kickflipping Thai skateboarders are flipping the bird at authorities, joining pro-democracy rallies in Bangkok to vent their anger over a lack of respect and dedicated public space for extreme sports in the kingdom.

A youth-led pro-democracy movement kicked off in Thailand in July last year, demanding reforms to the monarchy, a rewrite of the military-scripted constitution and the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-cha.

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