Prawit threatens to prosecute activists for violating assembly law

By THE NATION

 

 

AUTHORITIES YESTERDAY threatened to enforce the Public Assembly Act against pro-democracy demonstrators as their street rallies have become more frequent in recent weeks.

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said he believed that the group’s latest demonstration last Saturday broke the law, as protest leaders verbally attacked the government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

 

“If police complaints are filed, authorities may enforce the Public Assembly Act,” said Prawit, who is in charge of the government’s security affairs.

 

Deputy national police chief Pol General Srivara Ransibhramanakul said yesterday police would enforce the law against anyone who staged a public assembly without seeking permission from relevant authorities.

 

Srivara said he had instructed police with jurisdiction over the protest area last Saturday to submit a report on the event to the Royal Thai Police. “Legal action will be taken against lawbreakers,” he said.

 

Meanwhile, the Democracy Restoration Group (DRG) yesterday responded to Prawit’s refusal of its demands for an early election, the dissolution of the ruling NCPO and the military’s cessation of support for the junta.

 

“As Prawit said, the military belongs to the NCPO. This reflects that the junta views the military, including minor officers, as their mere tools to seek power and advantages of their own,” the DRG stated on its Facebook page.

 

The dissolution of the NCPO and ending the military’s support for the NCPO would not affect the already-delayed election plan, the DRG stated, as the acting government and governmental agencies would be able to carry out the election in a timely manner.

 

“The problem is not how we will manage it, but rather whether the NCPO is honest [about its pledge] to hold an election and not prolong its power,” the page stated. “Our movements are not threats to national security and the people. However, we are certainly threatening the NCPO’s security.”

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30341808

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-03-27

 

Meanwhile back in LA-LA land, Prawit and his cronies are living on borrowed time.

Dissenters beware,Prawit is keeping a watch on you!

 

After all he has plenty to go around.

What sheer gall this pig of a man has to chastise others about breaking the law, and laws that an illegal junta made up after conducting a coup.

Prawit has very clearly benefited from a lifetime of corruption as even his declared income of 80 million baht vastly dwarfs what his income as an army member would have been over a 50 year career.

 

And let's not forget he is still under investigation for the watches and should be made to step aside til that's done and dusted. A disgusting creature and even more disgusting situation brewing here

2 hours ago, webfact said:

However, we are certainly threatening the NCPO’s security.”

threatening by saying they are threatening; novel

2 hours ago, webfact said:

authorities may enforce

 

Yeah, enforcement is always selective and optional here.

13 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Dissenters beware,Prawit is keeping a watch on you!

 

After all he has plenty to go around.

 

well armed, what with of a Se(le)ction 44+ watches ( herinafter referred to as chroniegraphs) 

7 minutes ago, Darcula said:

 

Yeah, enforcement is always selective and optional here.

Absolutely.

I just posted a similar comment about the fatal bus crash.

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Prawit threatens to prosecute activists for violating assembly law

No one threatens to prosecute Prawit for violating disclosure law...........it's only 25 watches!

1 minute ago, PatOngo said:

No one threatens to prosecute Prawit for violating disclosure law...........it's only 25 watches!

It's just a numbers game: 25 watches V article 44.

Guess the winner.

 

6 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

It's just a numbers game: 25 watches V article 44.

Guess the winner.

 

 

double the stakes!...

 

his are two-faced

Deputy national police chief Pol General Srivara Ransibhramanakul said... “Legal action will be taken against lawbreakers,” he said.

 

"But not Prawit and his watches" Srivara wisphered under his breath ......

 

38 minutes ago, Darcula said:

 

Yeah, enforcement is always selective and optional here.

It is indeed, proves they are capable of learning some things from the so called "developed world"

looking back at the OP photo...

the next thing banned will be Boy Scout groups!   

Surprised by the stupidity of Prayut & Co....(Well not really)

Why isn't Prawit told to keep a low profile whilst under investigation?

This disgusting political dinosaur can clearly act with impunity....Wonder what kind of damaging material on Prayut he has got locked in his safe?

None of us and few Thais want these guys in power, however the mayhem that is likely to occur with the election is not good for anyone

What is the solution?