Thousands of Thais participated on Sunday in a run that was billed as an anti-government protest and appeared to be the biggest show of dissent against the government of former junta leader Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

Thousands of runners showed up at a public park in Bangkok to join the Run Against Dictatorship event. Organizers said more than 10,000 people registered to attend.

Many shouted, "Prayuth, get out!" or "Long live democracy!" while running the 2.6-km (1.6-mile) course amid a light presence of security forces.