Thai protesters clash with police as parliament mulls charter changes

Pro-democracy protesters take cover with inflatable ducks as police fire a water cannon (Wason Wanichakorn/AP)

As many as 1,000 Thai pro-democracy protesters have clashed with police while parliament considers proposals to amend the country’s constitution.

Pro-democracy protesters – many wearing white construction helmets and other protective gear – were pushed back by police water cannons and tear gas as they tried to breach barriers outside the parliament compound on Tuesday.