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Police insist man injured during protest was not a medical volunteer

13 Sept 19:54 Key points summarised by AI

Metropolitan police deputy commissioner Maj-Gen Piya Tavichai refuted social media claims, stating an injured man at a recent protest was not a registered medical volunteer after record checks.
Maj-Gen Piya also confirmed a police officer fired a warning shot into the air, not at protesters, to disperse warring teenage groups attempting to storm a police station.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.