Demonstration on October 25: The People’s Party closes the Ratchaprasong crossing. Raise the bar to pressure the Prime Minister to resign after the 3-day deadline.

Protesters from the “People’s Party” gathered at the Ratchaprasong intersection to pressure Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign. After the 3-day period specified by the protesters

The rally came when the government did not respond to requests announced by protesters after marching from the Victory Monument to the Government House on October 21, with Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha. He resigned within a period of 3 days, along with another condition which is Release all protesters that the authorities have arrested all.

Mr. Jatuphat Boonphat Raksa or “Phai Daowin”, the leader of the “Isan People’s Party”, announced the meeting at 10:00 pm yesterday (October 24). General Prayut insisted during the greeting to the people who came to pray at the Phra Chetupol Vimonmangklararam temple that he did not resign. With two raised fingers

The protesters began gathering at 4 pm on a date. In a matter of minutes, the number of protesters almost reached the entire Ratchaprasong intersection. While waiting for more masses Together they shouted Gen Prayut from time to time.

4.20 PM Officers from Division 5 of the Metropolitan Police came to the assembly and read the announcement that today’s assembly was illegal under the Public Assembly Law. And he said that the assembly should stop at 5:00 PM.

4.50 hours Mr. Jatuphat came to the assembly and rehearsed the masses, shouting the message “Very brave, very good, thank you” at least 9 times, saying that there will be shouting at the same time again after 8:00 pm.

Today’s demonstration takes place a few hours before the opening of an extraordinary session of the council to discuss a solution for the country. Which will start at 9:00 am tomorrow (October 26).

Many media outlets such as Prachachat, Business and Thairath Published details of the book in Gen. Prayut Sent to the Speaker of Parliament Request an open general debate in joint session of the National Assembly in accordance with article 165 of the Constitution of the Kingdom. Including 3 reasons that deserve Parliament’s opinion as follows

1. Demonstrations are taking place in both Bangkok and Thailand. And across the country In the situation of the COVID-19 outbreak The health department fears that the disease is prone to illness. The montage affects the inhibition of the disease. And the confidence of those who will enter the country

2 On October 14, some protesters blocked the passage and stopped the procession.

3. Dissolution of the assembly at Ratchaprasong Intersection, Pathumwan Intersection on October 16, and some of the three applications are pending. But in some meetings there are other protests. Destroying a portrait that is official property is illegal.

Such discussions will not be resolved. According to the terms of the debate, the three parties consisted of the Opposition 8 hours, Government 5 hours, Senator 5 hours, Cabinet 5 hours and President of Parliament 1-2 hours.

AcademicSuggest to Parliament that it present itself as “mediator”

Dr. Sitthon Thananitichot, Acting Director of the Office of Innovation for Democracy King Prajadhipok Institute told BBC Thai that When considering the three agendas to be raised in parliament Proposed by the government from October 26 to 27, does not respond to the controversy that has arisen because the opposition is expected to discuss what is wrong with the government’s laundry line. The government will use it as a forum to explain the answers. Clarification and can also refer to protesters.

“In these two days, I may not get a solution, at least a proposal that leads to a way out, and then continue working. To help reduce the stressful atmosphere.”

Dr. Satithon emphasized that Parliament is the most likely official mechanism to provide a solution to existing democracies. And I don’t want to miss out on this important opportunity. Solving the country’s problems in this crisis can be both short and long term.

This scholar further proposed that Parliament should appear as a mediator in the talks that will invite the government and protesters to the negotiating table. After this discussion is completed You may be forming a working group That has proportional elements from opposition governments or senators Take into account possible patterns of table negotiation between the government and the leaders of the rally and others involved.

Associate Professor Dr. Chulalongkorn University told BBC Thai that She was the one who supported the opening of the Extraordinary Council. Because there is no way to overcome the political crisis without resorting to constitutional processes. Especially the parliamentary process While the government is the very voice of the conflict Then there is no other way.

He said that the Council’s opening for an extraordinary session should be used with care. And use it with a clear objective It can be used as a platform to establish commissioners or invite both parties to use a safe space to express their honest opinions. It is not a normal discussion.

“This is wrong. Without even having to consider the issue to consider For general discussions without votes It was not considered correct Because it is not a discussion to point out who is wrong and who is right. It is the use of parliamentary procedures to find a common solution” .

BBC Thai asked some of the participants for comments on the opening of an extraordinary council to find a way out of the conflict that will start tomorrow. Many agree that the parliamentary mechanism will not bring changes if it is not open to the protesters’ proposals.

The 63-year-old protester, who only revealed the nickname “Susie”, believes that the voice of the opposition alone cannot lead to a solution to the conflict, but that Prayut and his supporters will also be in the interests of the country.

Why didn’t (Prayut) sacrifice the country in a good direction? You can’t be in power forever, and students come and yell at you to go. Are you embarrassed for them? ”

While Ohm, a 34-year-old protester, said that the government had a banner about what means it needed in the House. Therefore, he hopes that the opposition will present what the protesters honestly ask the government. By the past Protesters have done it in many ways. But the government still doesn’t listen

“Considering the proportion of opportunities for representatives to speak in the House of Commons, the solidarity side of the government represented three-quarters of the parliament, and the time for the Senate was more than a third of the government and cabinet. the opposition is expected to say something honest and worthwhile, “said the protester.

“If they had really listened, wouldn’t it have gotten to this point? And he said we are retiring. We have to hear what we really want to improve, what will even benefit them.”

One of the protesters today was the group “Drag Queen” wearing makeup and wearing themes. “British aristocrats” in black to express diversity, there are groups of all kinds of people through the three demands of the royal group.

The appearance of the Girl Dressed with the slogan “Because we are brave and we make up so well”. It also announces that there are some LGBTI groups to support the demands and activism of the group ‘Ciudadanos 2020’.

“Alexandra”, one of the drag queens. That it is a group of LGBTQ people who love to put on makeup and dress like women. He told BBC Thai the reason they joined the meeting was because “He listens to us very little. Thailand only has one speaker Very few listeners If adults are open to listening to younger generations, I think there might be a better solution. ”

Although Mr. Jatuphat was the one who organized today’s meeting But in the assembly he still adheres to the principles “Everyone is the pillar” by Chun Num, students, members of the Drag Queen group AND LGBTQ people Take turns becoming speakers. And there were also protesters holding a megaphone to broadcast short speeches on Rajdamri Road.

A 16 year old student and Mr. Chai Amon Kaewviboonphan or “Ammy”, the singer of Bottom Blues. Two speakers came to share the experiences of the detainees in the assembly.

A 16-year-old took a microphone to inform the protesters that he had been arrested along with the members. “People’s Liberation Party” on October 17, which is the day many flash mobs have been organized around Bangkok. After the dissolution of the protest at the Pathumwan intersection on October 16

The leader of the People’s Liberation Party was taken to Division 1 of the Border Patrol Police, Pathum Thani Province, while he was taken to the Pathumwan Police Station.

“I’m only 16 years old to tell the truth. But you treat me like a villain. Mobile phone support i And I told parents to come get me and stop me from speaking … but I’m not afraid I’ll keep fighting … this country is not yours. This country belongs to the people. ”

A student representing the students who attended the ceremony. “Burying the People’s Party 2020 pins” in Sanam Luang in a group meeting “Thammasat Alliance and Rally” on September 20 also called the police. “Reduce the police and increase the person”

Meanwhile, Chai Amon, who was arrested along with Jatuphat during preparations for a meeting at the Democracy Monument on October 13, described his experience of being in a crowded and uncomfortable prison. He also confirmed that police officers saw assault on protesters detained in front of him.

Chai Amon, who was one of the first artists to proclaim his support and join the student movement, also “sued” the public for injustice in the arrest. Because in court testimony through a remote system (Teleconference) All inmates must testify themselves Without the help of an attorney

He said many inmates encouraged him. One of them was Mr. Nuttawut Saiyakua, former leader of the Coalition for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), leaving him with a call for the release of all leaders and protesters.