Plaque symbolising Thai democracy removed in less than a day

Pro-democracy protesters flashes a three-fingers salute over the pro-democracy plaque on Sunday. The plaque had been removed by Monday morning (Wason Wanichakorn/AP)

A plaque symbolising Thailand’s transition to democracy has been removed less than 24 hours after it was installed by anti-government demonstrators in a historic royal field.

Weekend demonstrations were the largest this year by protesters who vowed to press on with calls for new elections and reform of the monarchy.