‘Gen Z’ Thai protesters and police blame each other for violence at key Bangkok intersection

Thailand is not unfamiliar with political turmoil. The country has seen 13 military coups since 1932, most recently in 2014. In 2019, the military-backed Palang Pracharath Party won a disputed general election and elevated former military general Prayuth Chan-ocha to prime minister. The latest round of anti-government protests began in July 2020, when Thailand emerged from a three-month Covid-19 lockdown. The demonstrations have largely been led by university and high school students, who have…