'Down with the tyrant': Thai protesters kick off weekend of rallies

Pro-democracy protesters took to the streets of Bangkok on Saturday kicking off a rally asking PM Prayut Chan-O-Cha to step down and demanding reforms to the monarchy. Protesters chanting "Down with dictatorship, long live democracy!" and "Prayut get out!" gathered in front of Bangkok's Thammasat University, demanding to be let in and eventually forcing the locked gates open. The demonstration was later expected to move on to the historic Sanam Luang field in front of the royal palace, where protesters plan to spend the night. Thailand has seen near-daily gatherings of youth-led groups since mid-July demanding the resignation of Prayut, the former army chief behind the 2014 coup, and a complete overhaul of his administration.