
Bangkok protests, as seen by CNN reporters —
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters flooded Bangkok's Sukhumvit Road on Wednesday. The protest are "so far very peaceful," says CNN's Tim Schwarz. Photo by Tim Schwarz/CNN (Instagram: @tjschwarz)

Suthep Thaugsuban, the leader of the anti-government protests, has called for replacement of the current "tyrant government" with a "People's Council." Photo by Kocha Olarn/CNN (Instagram: @koachaolarn)

An improvised tear gas protection suit by an anti-government protester. Photo by Kocha Olarn/CNN (Instagram: @koachaolarn)

Thai soldiers and police officers guard the Prime Minister's office. Photo by Kocha Olarn/CNN (Instagram: @koachaolarn)

Protesters shut down Silom Road in the heart of Bangkok by sitting down in the street. Photo by Kocha Olarn/CNN (Instagram: @koachaolarn)

The protesters range from the affluent... Photo by Kocha Olarn/CNN (Instagram: @koachaolarn)

...to the destitute. Photo by Kocha Olarn/CNN (Instagram: @koachaolarn)

CNN's Saima Mohsin interviews an anti-government protester. Photo by Kocha Olarn/CNN (Instagram: @koachaolarn)

Anti-government protesters are sprayed with water cannons as they attempt to advance towards government house. Photo by Tim Schwarz/CNN (Instagram: @tjschwarz)


