Hundreds of Thais took part in street protests in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, calling for the country's military government to be dissolved.<br /><br />Around 400 people gathered at The Phae Gate in the popular tourist city on Sunday evening (July 19) to express their anger against the military regime.<br /><br />Leaders demanded the dissolution of parliament and new elections to replace the current administration, accused by many of being a dictatorship.<br /><br />The protests in Chiang Mai followed similar scenes in Bangkok which saw scuffles with police on Saturday evening (July 18).<br /><br />Both protests ended with the mob giving a demand that fresh elections are held within two weeks.<br /><br />The Thai military government lead by career soldier, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, has facede heavy criticism for allegedly lacking transparency, accountability and democratic principles since they seized power with a coup in 2014.<br /><br />Chiang Mai police chiefs warned the protesters they could be charged for violating the state of emergency.<br /><br />Police Lieutenant General Pakkapong Pongpetra said: "Since the protests are not allowed under the state of emergency we will have to consider charging the protesters for breaking the law."
