Police said around 18,000 showed up to the demonstrations, although the organizers claim there were about 50,000 people in attendance. Either way, there were still enough present to make this the country’s largest protest since 2014.
Anti-government protesters have installed a plaque declaring Thailand "belongs to the people", in a bold show of opposition to the monarchy.
The plaque was laid near Bangkok's Grand Palace in the latest challenge to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Student-led protests calling for reform of the country's monarchy and political system have been going on since July.
Saturday saw one of the biggest protests in years, with thousands defying authorities to demand change.
The calls for royal reform at these protests are particularly sensitive in Thailand, with criticism of the monarchy punishable by long prison sentences.
Protesters are also demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who took power in a 2014 coup and won disputed elections last year.
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