Hundreds of protesters gathered around 5pm in front of the Bangkok Art and Cultural Center on Pathumwan Rd, opposing the coup which tool place Thursday evening. A number of soldiers stand nearby to control the situation.
The group will hold a candlelit vigil at 6pm.
Around 5pm
Soldiers stand by near the protest
Around 6pm
Soldiers back away further from the protest site
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