Anti-junta activist Rangsiman appears in military court following arrest

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Anti-junta activist Rangsiman appears in military court following arrest
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Anti-junta activist Rangsiman Rome was brought to the Military Court on Monday morning and prosecuted for alleged violations of the referendum law and the junta ban on political gatherings.

 

The activist was arrested on Sunday, shortly before he was scheduled to speak at a pro-democracy event, “Start Up People”, and was detained overnight at the Bang Sao Thong Police Station.

 

He planned to submit on Monday a petition to ask the government to reveal information in regards to the Thai-Chinese railway project at Government House. Rome believed that he was intercepted probably because of this move.

 

According to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, who are assisting Rangsiman with the case, the officers issued him with an warrant issued last August, which ordered him to see prosecutors regarding his alleged violations against the junta’s order on political gatherings.

 

Rangsiman’s refusal to meet with prosecutors, due to his belief he had not broken any law, might might have resulted in the arrest warrant being issued, the lawyers group noted.

 

But it is unclear as to why August’s warrant was used on Monday, the group added.

 

Police said Rangsiman was arrested for breaking referendum law by disseminating leaflets in campaigning against the Constitution during the referendum last year.

 

On Monday morning, the activist was taken to the military court and was also prosecuted for violating the political gathering ban in 2015, when he and his colleagues staged a symbolic activity marking the coup anniversary, according to the Democracy Restoration Group’s facebook.

 

Rome has not been taken to Bangkok Remand Prison, and he has not decided whether to apply for bail.

 

The lawyer group cancelled the petition plan.

 

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[Just1Voice]

No freedom of speech in this country, that's for sure! 

 

 

[Dave67]

Frightening looks like at least another 20 years of it

 

Its how blatently they do this kind of thing with the lamest of excuses thats worrying

Edited June 26, 2017 by Dave67

[Just1Voice]

24 minutes ago, Dave67 said:

Frightening looks like at least another 20 years of it

 

Its how blatently they do this kind of thing with the lamest of excuses thats worrying

when you hold all the power, you can be as blatant as you want.  Till the "average man" finally grows a pair and says "enough is enough", and does something about it.

 

[Becker]

Brave young man being hounded by the disgusting bunch of dinosaurs currently in power. Thailand needs a lot more of his kind.

But anything goes as long as Thaksin is not in power, right junta supporters?

[chainarong]

The brave junta is sh!!t frightened of any public or student revolt, not withtanding that, they know very well that the next time no deals will be done with the military , not like the last time , they know what side their bread is buttered.....................................

[Dave67]

I think the order for Armoured pesonnel cariers is no coincidence

 

[NanLaew]

28 minutes ago, Dave67 said:

I think the order for Armoured pesonnel cariers is no coincidence

 

...and the submarines. Don't forget the submarines.

[Dave67]

Just now, NanLaew said:

...and the submarines. Don't forget the submarines.

I mentioned them on the Tanker Hijacking thread , didnt want to repeat myself

[Smarter Than You]

How could any reasonable person support the current regime and the path they are leading Thailand down?

 

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

"He planned to submit on Monday a petition to ask the government to reveal information in regards to the Thai-Chinese railway project at Government House. Rome believed that he was intercepted probably because of this move. "

 

The Junta's attempt to end corruption in Thailand seems to work well.

[Happyman58]

Freedom is every bodies right in this world. Seems like Thailand has a different set of rules I will say this again please stop talking about the election THERE WONT BE ANY ELECTION  Next case

[Smarter Than You]

3 hours ago, Happyman58 said:

Freedom is every bodies right in this world. Seems like Thailand has a different set of rules I will say this again please stop talking about the election THERE WONT BE ANY ELECTION  Next case

Something will give.

It will either be reasonably peaceful (elections) or rather violent (no elections).

Lets hope wiser heads prevail.

[mtls2005]

"Planned to submit a petition", sounds about as threatening as 'riding a train'?

 

Interesting that the junta seems to talk about welcoming "public input", unless they deem it unacceptable.

 

Meanwhile Pai Doa Din has now been held incommunicado for more than six months. Clearly 'shame' is not a word understood by the junta.

[Becker]

3 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

"Planned to submit a petition", sounds about as threatening as 'riding a train'?

 

Interesting that the junta seems to talk about welcoming "public input", unless they deem it unacceptable.

 

Meanwhile Pai Doa Din has now been held incommunicado for more than six months. Clearly 'shame' is not a word understood by the junta.

Or it's supporters.