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Mob 11 September: CCP launches operation to retake Din Daeng gathered at least 40 protesters while the Rights Lawyers Center More than 70 people were arrested at the protesters and volunteer doctors.

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Lawyers for Human Rights Center Reports of arrests of protesters at Din Daeng junction At the “11 September” mob rally, at least 78 demonstrators and some volunteer medical teams were arrested after police controlled the crowd. Opened the operation to retake the Din Daeng intersection. last night

Of these, 25 are volunteer medical teams, which the Center for Lawyers reported. has been released

As of 9:00 a.m., the total number of people arrested has not yet been determined. But the Internet for People’s Law (Ilaw) project said 51 people had been arrested this morning, while deputy spokesman for the National Police Agency said. Identified to the media at the Din Daeng intersection at 10:10 p.m. while the operation had not ended. that there has been a quick move to operate and arrest after curfew At least 40 people were arrested and some motorcycles were seized.

Ilaw said the people arrested included protesters, youths, rescuers, foreigners and Din Daeng residents returning home. Many people have been charged fight against the staff They conspired to create chaos by using mayhem and violating the Emergency Decree.

The protesters began to gather at the Din Daeng Triangle Intersection. At about 6:00 p.m. before some parts moved to Vibhavadi Road in front of the Royal Thai Army Music Department. and Mitmaitri Road And there are collisions in these two points mainly. Before after curfew time 9:30 p.m., the police have upgraded the action to organize a fast moving suit. Pressure on the protesters in the Din Daeng Triangle and in front of the flat Din Daeng The media were barred from reporting news from entering the front of the Din Daeng flat. during operation

While at 2:00 am, the Human Rights Lawyer Center Report the number of protesters and a team of medical volunteers who were arrested Detained to 4 locations:

  • Metropolitan Police Station (Police Station) Din Daeng, 25 volunteer medical teams, released without charge at 1:40 a.m.
  • Phaholyothin Police Station, 8 youths
  • Narcotics Suppression Bureau, 19 people were sent to the police hospital, 2 people, total 21 people.
  • Don Mueang Police Station 23 people, 1 youth, total 24 people

The arrest, as reported by the Lawyers’ Center, was the largest number of protesters arrested since the rally in Din Daeng. The Internet for People’s Law (I Law) project said that 48 people have been arrested in the past at the Aug. 10, 2021 rally.

Earlier on the same day, Pol Maj Gen Piya Tawichai, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Specifies the control of the assembly at Din Daeng that Will try to bring peace by the end of October.

Yesterday (September 11), there were still two groups of rallies, at the Ratchabophit Temple. To submit a letter of demand to the Supreme Patriarch, Talufa Group, an appointment at the Victory Monument at 3 p.m. and a carmob of the People’s Unity Front traveling to Thanyaburi Court, Pathum Thani Province, to pressure the temporary release of the people’s group leader.

Gathering at Din Daeng Intersection It was a continual rally since the beginning of August, when it appeared for the first time. After the carmob assembly Later, it was a rally that was not vocal. But appointments were made through a group calling themselves “Thaw Gas” via Facebook. This was a rally that took place after the main rally in which the clearly named group’s appointments were made.

Asking the media to end the live broadcast – not to enter the area in front of the Din Daeng flat

The protesters began to gather at the Din Daeng Triangle Intersection. At about 6:00 p.m. before some parts moved to Vibhavadi Road in front of the Royal Thai Army Music Department. and Mitmaitri Road During that time, giant firecrackers were thrown. Burning drugs and garbage in many places

Thairath Online Reported at 19:00 in front of the Royal Thai Army Music Department There was a loud sound after the protesters’ firecrackers were thrown. In the evening, around 8:20 p.m., officers fired rubber bullets and tear gas from the fence of the Royal Thai Army Music Department and on the overpass. and shoot lasers The protesters responded by throwing giant firecrackers and firing slingshots.

crowd control officer Started upgrading operations. At about 9:15 p.m., the police force boarded the car in a fast moving set. Set up a point on Mitmaitri Road. In front of Din Daeng District Office Many media outlets have been following reports of the situation in the area. From a live filming on Facebook Live of The Reporters Officials came to check the media card. and asked to turn off the live broadcast on Facebook Live

“Who is a reporter, please show me your card. don’t just walk Don’t move… Permission to close the live broadcast everyone.. Close the live broadcast, everyone.” The voice of the staff in the Facebook live of The Reporters Before starting the operation, tighten the area at about 21.30 hrs. to the Din Daeng Triangle area and in front of the Din Daeng flat.

The Reporters also reported that when reaching the Din Daeng Triangle Intersection Officials allow Facebook Live broadcasts. But not allowed to observe the area in front of the Din Daeng flat

The Thaw Gas group, in a Facebook post, said the area was tightened in all three directions and that “there were officers attacking children. and some arrests.”

Deputy spokesman for the police showed pictures of the injured police, claiming they were bombed by the protesters.

At 10:10 p.m. Pol Col. Krishna Pattanacharoen, deputy spokesman for the Royal Thai Police. stated to the media at the Din Daeng intersection that The rally of the “Thaw Gas” group that started in the evening. Government property was destroyed, rubber was burned, CCTV cameras were destroyed. Officials have issued warnings and take action periodically to maintain peace. Then enter the curfew time at 9 p.m., then arrange a fast moving suit to operate and arrest. from the initial operation At least 40 people who violated the Emergency Decree were detained, and at least 40 people who had been involved in the attack, several motorcycles were seized. and asking for cooperation from the media and medical personnel Is it really the media and the medical team? Because the perpetrators have put media signs and come out mixed in the work area of ​​the officers.

The deputy spokesman for the police also showed the pictures from the mobile phone to the media. It is a picture of a police officer with injuries to his right face and eyes sitting in the back of a pickup truck. claiming to be a picture of a police officer “Bombed by the terrorist group”, which is a picture that has just happened in the last 20 minutes, but has not been proven.

The deputy spokesman for the police said the police had received medical treatment. And said that from asking the officers in the same suit said that “the wound was in the form of an explosion. due to pressure on the area where the demonstrators are hiding.”