Pol Maj Gen Piya Tawichai, deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police (Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police), as spokesman for the NACC said today that two groups of rallies were scheduled to rally, namely Talu Fa Village. Khok Wua intersection at 15.00 and travel to the Democracy Monument and Thalu Gas Group An appointment was made at 5:00 p.m. in the Din Daeng Triangle area. such a gathering on the way NACC would like to warn that Bangkok area It is an area of strict maximum control. Any act of congregational nature carries a risk of spreading germs. will be an offense Royal Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations and the Communicable Disease Act
As for the rally yesterday (Aug 21) at 4:30 p.m., the protesters gathered in the Din Daeng Triangle. then moved to the outbound Vibhavadi Road closed to traffic in front Veterans Hospital Some of the demonstrators brought marbles, marbles, fired into the area of the military. is the Royal Thai Army Music Department Police officers are therefore required to enter the area. To maintain order and to alert the protesters to stop the demonstrations. Then the crowd threw giant firecrackers. A pipe bomb blew onto a police officer, injuring eight officers, some of them being treated at a police hospital.
In addition, there is damage to government, private and public interests. especially of the Special Authority of Thailand was smashed and damaged, such as tools used in traffic control The police arrested a total of 13 suspects, along with 53 ping-pong bombs, 10 improvised explosive devices, and a handful of ammunition. accused of offense The Emergency Decree and the Firearms Act
As for the prosecution against the protesters during July-Aug. 20, a total of 90 cases were filed, with 481 suspects to be prosecuted, and 224 were arrested for legal action. Related to rallies and other wrongdoings within 2 weeks, a total of 118 summons have been issued, divided into 16 groups of leaders, 102 other protesters.
However, in the case of violence as the picture emerges offenses under the Firearms Act Offenses under the criminal code of thieves brothel arson and conspiracies of 10 or more people cause violence in the country The investigating officer will issue an arrest warrant for the alleged offender.
In the case of the first day of power adjustment After lifting the barrier from the outbound Vibhavadi Rangsit road, Pol Maj. Gen. Piya said that in the tactical adjustment part Pol Lt Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk, the National Police Commissioner (Commander of Police) has been monitoring the incident. and to review the practice and ordered the obstruction to be removed from the area of Vibhavadi Rangsit Road It is expected that there will be no violence at all. It turned out that the crowd insurgent group Still coming into the area, throwing objects, destroying government items.
As for the consideration of adjusting the force at the Din Daeng intersection today, Pol Maj Gen Piya said that each practice must be reviewed. The use of tear gas and rubber bullets, which is the use of suppression devices. It is a standard equipment already. It must be used in order to work effectively. but the distance between the duty officer and the offender group
Asked about whether the container alignment will move more in the Din Daeng Triangle, Pol Maj. Gen. Piya said yesterday that the obstruction had been removed in many places. leave But if order and order can be maintained in various areas, the operation will be adjusted according to the situation and news.
In the case of investigating the clip of police controlling the crowd using firearms at close range at the demonstrators driving motorcycles, Pol Maj Gen Piya said that in such a case, a fact-checking task force had been set up. already Therefore, the working group must complete the investigation of such facts first.
“It’s the duty of the fact-checking committee. In this section, there must be further action. As for whether to stop performing such police duties first or not. Because the decision to act on an immediate incident may be more dangerous than what should be done. Must rely mainly on the investigation of the fact-checking committee. If the result is not wrong Still working as usual,” said a spokesman for the NHRC.
As for the actions with other officials who follow the rules according to the standard. Pol Lt. Gen. Phakphong Pongpetra, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, has emphasized every time in the practice. There was a meeting to release rows in proportions at the company level, platoon level, squad level, with regular emphasis on taking into account the troubles. Both in the part of other people, the protesters, as well as the safety of the officers who practice
As for the residents of the Din Daeng flats who suffered from the aftermath of the protests, Pol Maj Gen Piya said there had been almost no such incidents in the past few days. But there may be cases where the perpetrators are closely tracked. If the fault does not appear And there are other effects. In the event that the offender hides in private areas, they must collect evidence for later prosecution. Initially, the police have coordinated with the National Housing Authority. Steel doors will be installed clearly separating the protesters and the residents of the Din Daeng flats. It has been updated to prevent impact.
In the case of youths aged 14 and 15 who were shot and seriously wounded, Pol Maj Gen Piya said the investigation had made great progress. The police took the victim Those involved in the incident came to investigate. Obtaining facts from certain cases that are detailed which is reserved in advance
“Overall, a lot of progress has been made. Currently in the process of identity verification. Some of them are already aware of But let’s wait for the full overview for clarification. An arrest warrant will be issued for the attempted murder charge soon,” said Pol Maj Gen Piya.
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