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The royal car of the Queen and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Chao Fah Thipangkorn Rasmachot moves through “People’s Party 2020” protesters around Government House on October 14.
Mr. Ekachai Hongkangwan, accused of attacking the freedom of the Queen or the heir File a complaint, accusing the Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (Phr. Phor Ror.) And the commander of the Metropolitan Police (Chief of Police) for being an officer to perform or refrain from performing undue duties In case of organizing the royal procession on October 14
Ekachai, a 45-year-old freelance writer, is one of three charged with assault on the Queen’s freedom. According to the Penal Code, article 110 of the event in which he was at the event during the Mobile procession through the protesters of the “Popular Party” around the Government House on October 14
Article 110, paragraph 2, establishes that every person commits an act of violence against him. Or the freedom of the queen or the heir Or the body or the freedom of the Regent He will be sentenced to life imprisonment. Or imprisonment of sixteen to twenty years Whoever tries to act like this Will be subject to the same punishment
The other 2 defendants were Mr. Boonkueaun Paothong, 21, an important international relations student. Mahidol University and Mr. Suranat Panprasert, 35, coordinator of the youth network to reduce risk factors.
The police showed an arrest warrant to arrest Mr. Ekachai at his residence in the Ladprao area on October 16, which is the same day that Mr. Boonkuaun acknowledged the allegations at the Dusit police station, while Suranat received an arrest warrant and turned himself in that day. October 21
Boon Kuuun was released on bail on October 17, while Ekachai and Suranat had just been released on bail on November 3.
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The CEO, Mr. Ekachai Hongkangwan, charged with a crime under Section 110 of Mayhem against the Queen. He was brought in for an arrest record at the Ladprao police station on October 16.
After being released from prison for only 2 days, during the last hours of today (5 November) Ekachai went to Lad Phrao Police Station to file a complaint, Admiral Suwat Changyodsuk, Commander of the Royal Thai Police ( Chief of Police of the Police) and Lieutenant Colonel Phakphong Phongphetra, commander of the Metropolitan Police (Chief of Police), charged with committing a crime under article 157 of the Penal Code for organizing the procession on 14 October.
Ekachai believes that the police deliberately arranged a route through the protesters as an excuse to declare a serious emergency and did not notify people in the area in advance.
While Lieutenant Colonel Piya Tawichai, Deputy Chief Minister, told BBC Thai that the actual course on the night of October 14 has been set in advance. And he confirmed that the officials on duty that day announced to the public that there would be a procession to pass.
What happened on October 14?
October 14 was the first day of a 2020 Popular Party rally, which was moved from the Monument to Democracy to the Government House at night. While most of the protesters were intercepted by the police at the Nang Loeng crossing. Some of the protesters traveled in advance to gather around the Shamai Maruchet Bridge. In front of the Government House
Just before 6:00 pm, there is a carriage from the Queen’s throne. The Queen and Her Royal Highness Princess Chao Fah Thipangkorn Rasamichot pass the previous road While moving through the mob Some of the protesters raised a 3-inch sign and shouted.
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The procession moved through a crowd on the night of October 14.
The royal news agency that night reported that the Queen proceeded on his behalf. Go to the royal ceremony Offering a Phra Kathin cloth at Wat Ratchaworawihan By HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Prince Thipangkorn Ratsamchoti also visited at this event.
The next morning (October 15), General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, signed a serious emergency declaration in the Bangkok area. In part of the announcement, the content of the announcement said that the protesters “There are reasons to believe that an act of violence affects the security of the State. Security in the life or property of a state or person That is not a certified peaceful assembly According to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand “
Ekachai believed that the police deliberately let the procession go. Through the assembly
Mr. Ekachai gave an interview to the media before denouncing the police officer and the Chief Minister today by telling the event on October 14 that he was actually in a meeting in front of the house, but that AND the other protesters They did not know there was going to be a procession. On this road Before the parade Upon arrival, he saw several police officers standing in front of the protesters, thinking that there would be a dissolution. He decided to go down and “push” with the police for a while and saw a procession coming.
Ekachai insisted that he had no intention of harming the queen and the crown prince. And all the time standing there The authorities did not announce to the public that there would be a procession along this route.
Ekachai claimed that the reason why he came to denounce the police chief and the sergeant as he thought they were responsible for organizing the route for the parade to pass by the protesters. And most importantly, he believed that this event was deliberately causing it to happen so that Gen Prayut will use it as an excuse to declare a serious emergency.
Image source, Watchiranont Thongtep / BBC Thai
Ekachai Hongkangwan, Political Activist Join “People’s Party” on October 14
Ekachai said he sought information on the route from the Amporn Sathan Throne Room to the Ratchaworawihan Temple. And I found more if Ratchadamnoen Nok Road is used It will be closer and no assembly yet
“Why didn’t (the police) choose a nearby, no-mob route? But instead chose a route that was detoured and had a mob So it can be seen as an intention Deliberately choose this road And that night, the government issued a serious emergency declaration, claiming that the action had affected the royal visit, ”Ekachai said.
He accused the police of deliberately using the procession as a political tool. And there was no announcement to the people of the area that a procession was coming. Anyone who considers the performance of the functions provided for in article 157 of the Penal Code.
NO Deputy Chief of Cabinet, confirming that the police perform their functions correctly.
Lieutenant Colonel Piya Tawichai, Senior Deputy Minister, interviewed BBC Thailand today (Nov 5) that the police Ladprao Police Station have asked Mr. Ekachai to appear before Dusit Police Station instead, because the accident was the area in charge of the Dusit police station, where the officer has been informed. After this, the facts will be investigated. If there is information, he will accept the case in the future. But if there is no basis, the investigation will be terminated.
Regarding Mr. Ekachai’s accusations, the Deputy Executive Director insists that the police comply with all laws.
Royal procession
“The first data is that the road was long before October 14, and second. Before passing the procession, there was an official who was in charge of the tour to make it known to the people in accordance with the regulations. It is what the officers in charge of the procession usually practice until they are in the blood. We don’t miss any more. “
Lt. Col. Piya also said that the police are investigating the evidence from the incident on the night of October 14, especially the images and clips that have been posted on social media. If a violation is found under Section 110, additional charges will be made.
“There may be more than three people in charge of this case,” said the executive vice president.
