Flood protests in Bangkok intensify

Frustrated by the month-long inundation of their homes in Pathum Thani, about 100 residents yesterday blocked an inbound tollway section near Zeer Mall, causing heavy traffic congestion and later leading to confrontation with angry motorists which resulted in one person getting injured.

The protesters, mostly those living along Khu Khot-Lam Luk Ka Canal, who began the blockade at noon, refused to disperse after negotiations with motorists, and then with police. Another group of residents blocked Kaew Nimit Bridge in Thanyaburi district and threatened to breach a section of a big-bag barrier.

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