Heightened security around Parliament, Constitutional Court ahead of protests on Wednesday

[webfact]

 

Supporters of the Move Forward party, among them the “United Front for Thammasat and Demonstration”, “Respect My Vote” and “We Volunteer”, plan to gather at the Democracy monument at 5pm today in protest against senators.

 

The groups is urging members of the public to wear black and join the protest.

 

Meanwhile, Arnon Nampa, of Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, has posted a message on social media, thanking supporters from Europe who have provided food for demonstrators at the Democracy monument this evening.

 

Cargo containers have been in place around the parliament building since 1am this morning. Police have declared a 50-metre radius around the building off-limits to all protesters. This measure is effective until midnight of July 21st.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/heightened-security-around-parliament-constitutional-court-ahead-of-protests-on-wednesday/

 

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[RichardColeman]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Meanwhile, Arnon Nampa, of Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, has posted a message on social media, thanking supporters from Europe who have provided food for demonstrators at the Democracy monument this evening.

I imagine if those Europeans are in Thailand , their visa extension may be an issue on next review