Police vow to pursue legal actions against Ratchaprasong rallyists

By THE NATION

 

 

The Metropolitan Police Bureau vow to pursue legal actions against participants in the rally at Ratchaprasong intersection on Thursday afternoon and ended at 10pm as the state of emergency was in effect, said deputy commissioner Pol Maj-General Piya Tawichai on Friday (October 16).

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared a state of emergency in Bangkok effective from 4am on Thursday, to control the escalating rallies by pro-democracy protesters who call themselves Khana Ratsadon 2563 (People’s Party 2020) in front of Government House since Wednesday.

 

“Under the state of emergency, public assembly of more than five people is illegal and violators would face the charge,” he said. “Furthermore, bringing trucks that carry food, water and loud speakers into the traffic area is also prohibited. Police will pursue legal actions against all violators as we have recorded activities at the rally venue as evidence.”

 

Pol General Krisana Pattanacharoen, deputy spokesman of the Royal Thai Police, added that the state of emergency is a special law that everyone must obey throughout its duration. “As for the protesters’ demand to release their leaders, police would handle the cases by following the legal procedure with focus on preserving human rights principles,” he added.

 

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6 minutes ago, webfact said:

The Metropolitan Police Bureau vow to pursue legal actions against participants in the rally at Ratchaprasong intersection on Thursday

Yes, they are known for repeatedly shooting themselves in the foot.

Just goes to show that you don't need to pass an IQ test to become a senior policeman in Thailand.

20 minutes ago, webfact said:

police would handle the cases by following the legal procedure with focus on preserving human rights principles,

If human rights were being observed they would not have been arrested in the first place!

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Police will pursue legal actions against all violators

All of them? Really? Gonna be a really busy weekend then, boys. Good luck with that. ????

I have been said by Thai people they are not only disapproving  these demonstrations but also scandalized by the criticisms against royalty
by saying the king is our father, and we cannot criticize him, and given the virulence of the remarks I preferred not to answer anything at all. Apart from shaking my head like I was approving  them ????

Why is it every time I TV CNN want to show this the screen gets blacked out

7 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said:

the screen gets blacked out

Are you watching on "True"  by any chance ?

Thai police love those soft targets...

2 hours ago, TheFishman1 said:

Why is it every time I TV CNN want to show this the screen gets blacked out

Thai military censorship - no problem for us watching the anti government/monarchy protests on TV from across the border and elsewhere around the world!! Prayut must realize this but of course not for the Thai nation itself!!

There's another protest planned tonight for the same location as last night.

 

And on the way home from work tonight on the BTS Sukhumvit Line, my wife said BTS was announcing that they had closed three stations tonight because of the protest -- Chidlom, Siam and Ratchathewi.

 

The U.S. Embassy also sent out a second email earlier Friday, the same as yesterday, warning folks to stay away from that area:

 

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Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (October 16, 2020)

 

Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Ratchaprasong area in the Pathunwan District

 

Event:  U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens of a planned political gathering today, October 16, 2020 at 5:00 pm in the area of Ratchaprasong Intersection near the Erawan Shrine and Central World Shopping mall in the Pathumwan district of Bangkok.  U.S. government personnel have been advised to avoid this area.

 

On October 15, 2020 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared a state of emergency for Bangkok.  In this declaration, groups of five or more people are prohibited from gathering. 

 

Reports indicate the planned political gathering described above could involve a large crowd of participants.  The Royal Thai Police plan to be present and may set up check points in and around the area in connection with the event.  Plan ahead for the possibility of traffic and other potential disruptions in downtown Bangkok.  Additional demonstrations are possible in the coming days.

 

Although violence is not expected, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.  Avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.  U.S. citizens should monitor local news and social media reports before traveling to downtown Bangkok this weekend.

 

 

if long term weather predictions (by model) hold up they better get the billionaire to buy em some wetsuits and snorkels..

Just keep the rhetoric up Government.  Threaten them all with arrest and the "We know who you are" threat and we will prosecute you.  Waiting for the News from the US to come on to see how it is portrayed, or maybe it will be blocked.  The police are trying to disperse tonight's crowd by force. They have picket lines set up and have shields at the ready.  Getting ready to push into the crowd as I write this.  Such a disturbing action on display.  I personally do not think there are enough police to do the job and disperse them from in front of Siam Paragon.

3 hours ago, mok199 said:

Thai police love those soft targets...

What we in the UK call picking low hanging fruit.

7 hours ago, Phuketshrew said:

If human rights were being observed they would not have been arrested in the first place!

Seems that if the SOE wasn't invoked before the rally, there would be no violations of law. So basically a setup that forces violations. 

 

2 minutes ago, from the home of CC said:

if long term weather predictions (by model) hold up they better get the billionaire to buy em some wetsuits and snorkels..

I do not think the protestors care what the weather is like.  They have a point to make and this Government has turned a deaf ear to them.  It will get worse unfortunately.  Water cannons are being used now.

3 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

I do not think the protestors care what the weather is like.  They have a point to make and this Government has turned a deaf ear to them.  It will get worse unfortunately.  Water cannons are being used now.

unfortunately for them this 'point' is not agreed to by the majority. I'm sure all the workers and shop owners around the area just love what little business they had, go completely into the toilet by these actions of a minority. And if BKK floods this year due to upstream discharges we'll see how resilient they are in knee deep water. What surprises me is where on the street are all the TVF warriors who are vying to be the first ones to lie down in front of the tanks? ???? And where is the mystical man from the land of OZ behind the curtain? He stirred it all up and now nowhere to be seen - typical..

19 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Just keep the rhetoric up Government.  Threaten them all with arrest and the "We know who you are" threat and we will prosecute you.  Waiting for the News from the US to come on to see how it is portrayed, or maybe it will be blocked.  The police are trying to disperse tonight's crowd by force. They have picket lines set up and have shields at the ready.  Getting ready to push into the crowd as I write this.  Such a disturbing action on display.  I personally do not think there are enough police to do the job and disperse them from in front of Siam Paragon.

Just been live on Al J. All the protesters did was set up half a km down the road. The cops sealed off a large area of the shopping district for nothing. They are stood behind their barriers but there's no one there.????

 

Students 1- Bib 0.

7 minutes ago, from the home of CC said:

unfortunately for them this 'point' is not agreed to by the majority. I'm sure all the workers and shop owners around the area just love what little business they had, go completely into the toilet by these actions of a minority. And if BKK floods this year due to upstream discharges we'll see how resilient they are in knee deep water. What surprises me is where on the street are all the TVF warriors who are vying to be the first ones to lie down in front of the tanks? ???? And where is the mystical man from the land of OZ behind the curtain? He stirred it all up and now nowhere to be seen - typical..

Unfortunately I have to agree with you on a few points.

 

1. I'm sure all the workers and shop owners around the area just love what little business they had, go completely into the toilet by these actions  -  However, they are not a minority from my understanding and talking with Thai I do know.

 

2. The mystical man from the land of OZ behind the curtain? He stirred it all up and now nowhere to be seen - typical.

 - I do agree entirely, instead of meeting with designated people to speak with he just dismisses and disregards them as if they were nothing more than ants to step on or over.

Here we go

Think they will be chasing them all night long.

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Chidlom area this evening, but can't see up to the Central World intersection, although the BTS is still running through the area.

watching this live on YT indicates how much of an amateur hour all this really is with these kids chucking plastic chairs and bottles at the police throwing water -pathetic. Meanwhile 10's of thousands of workers in that area had no income today due to closures have to still pay for the food on the family table tonight. Who's going to pay? These kids? the missing in action billionaire?  If these kids keep depriving hard working Thais their right to earn a living are going to make some bitter enemies in a short period of time..

11 minutes ago, from the home of CC said:

watching this live on YT indicates how much of an amateur hour all this really is with these kids chucking plastic chairs and bottles at the police throwing water -pathetic. Meanwhile 10's of thousands of workers in that area had no income today due to closures have to still pay for the food on the family table tonight. Who's going to pay? These kids? the missing in action billionaire?  If these kids keep depriving hard working Thais their right to earn a living are going to make some bitter enemies in a short period of time..

I suppose you feel the same way about the Hong Kong "kids"?  Hopefully their brave actions will be the catalyst for real change in this country.

18 minutes ago, from the home of CC said:

watching this live on YT indicates how much of an amateur hour all this really is with these kids chucking plastic chairs and bottles at the police throwing water -pathetic. Meanwhile 10's of thousands of workers in that area had no income today due to closures have to still pay for the food on the family table tonight. Who's going to pay? These kids? the missing in action billionaire?  If these kids keep depriving hard working Thais their right to earn a living are going to make some bitter enemies in a short period of time..

agree ..... it was like watching a staged comedy show imo.   If that's the best the protestors can come up with they best be going home.

1 hour ago, Psimbo said:

Just been live on Al J. All the protesters did was set up half a km down the road. The cops sealed off a large area of the shopping district for nothing. They are stood behind their barriers but there's no one there.????

 

Students 1- Bib 0.

sorry,  I think you are incorrect ..... the police acted with complete restraint during their role.

These are not students, they are thugs, just look at the one throwing barricades at police ...

since when are you allowed to attack a police officer in any country   ?

Thia Government 1 - 0 Students thugs 

 

8 hours ago, Tchooptip said:

I have been said by Thai people they are not only disapproving  these demonstrations but also scandalized by the criticisms against royalty
by saying the king is our father, and we cannot criticize him, and given the virulence of the remarks I preferred not to answer anything at all. Apart from shaking my head like I was approving  them ????

Do you have an English translation ?

3 hours ago, from the home of CC said:

watching this live on YT indicates how much of an amateur hour all this really is with these kids chucking plastic chairs and bottles at the police throwing water -pathetic. Meanwhile 10's of thousands of workers in that area had no income today due to closures have to still pay for the food on the family table tonight. Who's going to pay? These kids? the missing in action billionaire?  If these kids keep depriving hard working Thais their right to earn a living are going to make some bitter enemies in a short period of time..

You can always dip your hand in your pocket seeing as you are so concerned...

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

sorry,  I think you are incorrect ..... the police acted with complete restraint during their role.

These are not students, they are thugs, just look at the one throwing barricades at police ...

since when are you allowed to attack a police officer in any country   ?

Thia Government 1 - 0 Students thugs 

 

These people are not thugs no matter how much you and your hero would like them to be.