Dissolve protests: riot police push masses to retreat – BBC News Thailand

The reporter reported that since 4:30 am the policemen in riot gear with shields and weapons entered under pressure to arrest the protesters near the Wat Benchamabophit school. Before continuing to the Shamai Maruchet bridge Go to the Government House

When the protesters evacuated and withdrew from the area, the old man avoided arrest.

The officer spoke through the amplifier, asking for cooperation when leaving the area.

So far, at 5:00 am, no violence has been used and it is unknown if anyone has been arrested. While there was an advertisement that periodically asked The brothers traveled out of the area periodically to stay in a safe place, ”he asked to walk down Nang Loeng Road.

The massive pressure comes after a group of protesters, called the Popular Party, protested at the Democracy Monument at 8:00 am and gathered around the government house on Friday. The protesters demanded that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, resign his post

Mr. Anon Nampha, leader of the “People’s Party”, said that today (October 15) it will meet again at 4:00 pm, with the closure of Ratchaprasong Road. And the rally will end on stage in front of Government House this morning.

The police action took place under General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, signed a serious emergency declaration in the Bangkok area. As of 4:00 am, past details of the episode indicated that it turns out that several people have invited, incited and held an illegal public gathering in Bangkok. Through the use of various methods and channels causing disturbances and unrest in the population. There are actions that affect the royal procession There are reasonable reasons to believe that an act of violence affects the security of the State. Life safety OR property of the state or person It is not a peaceful assembly that has been certified under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, and also directly impacts the achievement of the control measure of the COVID-19 epidemic that directly affects the economic security of the country that In a fragile state In the case, it is imperative that urgent measures are needed. In order to resolve such cases to terminate effectively and quickly In order to comply with the law and maintain order and benefit under the provisions of article 5 and article 11 of the Emergency Decree (Royal Decree) , public administration in emergency situation, BE Announcement of critical emergency situations in the Bangkok area

Mr. Prit Chivarak, one of the leaders of the “People’s Party”, announced the victory less than an hour after the end of October 14. That many people are concerned about violence like 47 years ago

Before the end of the rally on the night of the 14th, Mr. Prit Chivarak, one of the leaders of the “People’s Party”, announced a victory at the rally.

“Today we are all here to make history once again. This is the largest gathering since 2014, with Paz and the streets around Government House turning into streets of the people. This is our victory. “

Declare a state of emergency

The police action took place under General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, signed a serious emergency declaration in the Bangkok area. It has been in effect since 4:00 am and appointed General Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister, to be the head of the emergency situation. It turns out that several people have invited, incited and held an illegal public gathering in Bangkok. Using various methods and channels causing chaos and discomfort for people. There are actions that affect the royal procession There are reasonable reasons to believe that an act of violence affects the security of the State. Life safety OR property of the state or person It is not a peaceful assembly that has been certified under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, and also directly impacts the results of the control measures of the 2019 coronavirus epidemic, which directly affects economic security from the country. It is fragile In case it is imperative that urgent measures are needed In order to resolve these cases to end effectively and quickly In order to comply with the law and maintain order and benefit under the provisions of article 5 and article 11 of the Emergency Decree (Royal Decree), public administration in emergency situation, BE Announcement of critical emergency situations in the Bangkok area