Demonstrators wave flashlights and sing at a Thai university in defiance of protest ban

Demonstrators shone lights and sang at a university in Khon Kaen, Thailand in one of the protests that sprung up across the country on Saturday (October 17) in defiance of a government ban on political gatherings.

Protesters seeking to remove Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and reform the monarchy gathered in Bangkok and at least six other Thai cities.

Tens of thousands protest across Thailand in defiance of ban

Social media video showed protesters singing 'Always', a song by Thai singer Pongsit Kamphee while waving flashlights in a peaceful demonstration at the Khon Kaen University.

"I think (the protesters) wanted to represent that they're fighting this this fight together always," said Supaphon, a Twitter user who filmed this video. "Even if it's hard, they'll always have each other."

Police have arrested more than 50 people - including several protest leaders - over the past week.