Thousands demand new elections, constitution in Thailand

Thousands of protesters demanding sweeping political reforms gathered around Bangkok's Democracy Monument on Saturday. Even though epidemic prevention measures are in place, rally leaders say they are not going to back down and organize more gatherings if their demands are not met.

University students and young professionals were the people who voted for change in elections last year. They are becoming more and more dissatisfied as laws continue to be limit what the people can say and do, and throughout the day, designated speakers made the crowd's demands clear: the dissolution of parliament, changes in leadership and constitutional reform.

The protests were streamed live on social media, so that anyone who could not make it could still participate.