Trump chickens out again.

[webfact]

Red shirt leaders Weng, Pichet, Veera taste freedom

By The Nation

 

Weng Tojirakarn

 

Three Democracy Against Dictatorship, or red-shirt, leaders Weng Tojirakarn, Pichet Sukchindathong and Veerakarn Musikapong were released from the Thai Department of Corrections Hospital at 2pm yesterday (September 15) due to old age and on health grounds.

 

The three had been charged with gathering in a group of more than 10 people and physical assault resulting in public unrest after they participated in a violent protest outside the home of the late Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda in 2007.

 

Weng was thankful for the royal pardon, which came after it was felt he should no longer be detained due to illnesses from being elderly. However, he said he would remain true to his ideology in protesting against the dictatorship.

 

He said he did not intensively follow political news during his detention but acknowledged the big student protest planned for September 19. He, however, did not intend to participate because of health issues.

 

Thida Thavornseth, one of the former red-shirt movement leaders, was present at the release and gave each of the three men a hug to celebrate their freedom.

 

Other red-shirt activists also turned up to show their support and give the three leaders garlands as rain fell to cheer them up.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30394621

 

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[CelticBhoy]

Probably re-arrested this coming Saturday!

[Burma Bill]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Other red-shirt activists also turned up to show their support and give the three leaders garlands

Welcome back!!

 

[DrTuner]

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He said he did not intensively follow political news during his detention but acknowledged the big student protest planned for September 19. He, however, did not intend to participate because of health issues.

 

Well, it's no place for old men..

 

https://www.thaienquirer.com/18294/police-baffled-by-military-deployment-orders-ahead-of-student-protests/

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Thailand’s national police forces are baffled by media reports that the military are deploying their forces ahead of planned anti-government rallies to be held this weekend, local officials told Thai Enquirer.

A leaked memo, purportedly from the 1st Army Command, ordered the army to be ready to “defend key areas” in Bangkok on Saturday and Sunday.

 

Things are about to get rowdy.