Demonstration in Thailand, “This country belongs to the people” plaque on the square in front of the palace was removed | Reuters
BANGKOK, June 21 (Reuters) – Protesters staged a massive weekend demonstration in Thailand, holding plaques reading “This country belongs to the people, not the king,” buried in the square in front of it. of the palace. But later it was reported that the license plate had been removed. Police said they would investigate the whereabouts of the number plate and punish those involved in implanting it.
A senior police officer in Bangkok told Reuters on the 21st, “I received a report that the license plate was missing, but I don’t know how and who removed it.” This is part of the prosecution’s evidence and is being investigated jointly with the police. Police and the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA). “
Two months of protests intensified, with tens of thousands marching on Thursday demanding royal reforms, the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, a new constitution and elections.
In the early hours of the 20th, demonstrators buried a plaque in front of the palace, which read: “In this place, the people have shown their own protection. This country belongs to the people, not the property of the king who betrayed him.” People. “yes.
The number plate is a replica of those created during the constitutional revolution that ended the absolute monarchy, but not all citizens support it.
Warong Dechgitvigrom, a leading right-wing politician, told Reuters on Thursday that the plate was inappropriate and that the king was above politics.
A man who participated in the demonstration said that everyone thought the plate would disappear soon, but he was able to embed it, which means a lot.
Human rights lawyer Anon Nampa insisted the plates should be returned to the public and said he would ask the police to find out who took them.
A protest demonstration is scheduled for the 24th. Demonstration leaders called on people to take a break on October 14 to show support for change.
Siam Commercial Bank, the Royal Board of Property Management (CPB) owns more than 23% of the bank.SCB.BKIt urged people to stop withdrawing money from cinemas and to stand during screenings of the national anthem.
