Thai protesters vow to keep up fight after 'people's plaque' removed

This combination photo created on Monday (Sept 21), shows a commemorative plaque placed by pro-democracy protest leaders on Sept 20, 2020 (left) and an empty space after the plaque was removed a day later. - A plaque installed by activists in Bangkok declaring Thailand "belongs to the people" had been removed after a weekend show of force by protesters calling for the royal family to stay out of the kingdom's politics. - AFP

BANGKOK, Sept 21, 2020 (AFP): A 'People's Plaque' installed by protesters near Bangkok's Royal Palace was also "planted in the hearts of the Thai people," activists said Monday, vowing its removal marked only the beginning of their battle to reform the monarchy.

Some 30,000 demonstrators turned out over the weekend, the largest show of force since the near-daily student-led rallies began two months ago.