Anti-coup activists arrested at Sanam Luang

Five political activists were arrested Thursday when the metropolitan police demolished the stage of anti-coup protestors in Sanam Luang, ahead of their planned mass rally Saturday.

They were charged with obstructing officials in their duties and refusing to obey officials' orders after a brawl between the two groups.

More than 50 police officers and 80 officials of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) raided the northern area of Sanam Luang at about 9 am to remove the stage, which the protestors had been using to attack the junta and the government since March 5.

The five activists guarding the stage at the time were accused of obstructing the officials and throwing glass bottles. Two police officers were slightly injured while the five protesters were arrested in the one-hour operation.

Rengsak Horarueng, director of Pranakorn district, said the protestors did not ask permission from his office to use that area of Sanam Luang, so their actions were illegal.

The Nation

bulmercke: This is just the beginning. It was bound to happen sooner or later.

So much for free speech...

Very sad indeed.

Anti-coup activists arrested at Sanam Luang

Five political activists were arrested Thursday

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More than 50 police officers and 80 officials of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)

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arrested in the one-hour operation.

makes me wonder....

Seems a little late to protest the coup.

Seems a little late to protest the coup.

Better late than never...