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PHOTOS

27 JUL 2012

I predict a riot!

Around 500 police gathered at Crime Suppression Division headquarters in Bangkok yesterday to practice a monthly riot drill. Photos by Surapol Promsaka Na Sakolnakorn.

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I predict a riot! — A mob made up of role-playing police officers throws missiles at police lines. The police, armed with shields and batons adopt a defensive position.

I predict a riot! — The mob approaches the thin blue line and begins to push against the riot police officers' shields.

I predict a riot! — With orders received to disperse the mob, riot officers don gas masks as they prepare to throw smoke grenades (representing tear gas) into the crowd.

I predict a riot! — Riot police launch smoke grenades into the crowd.

I predict a riot! — A snatch squad enters the crowd to arrest a member of the mob.

I predict a riot! — Another mob leader, this time a bus driver, is captured by riot police.

I predict a riot! — A role-playing wounded officer receives medical assistance from colleagues.