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Prosecutors to decide on March 8th whether to indict 18 Ratsadon members

15 Sept 13:29 Key points summarised by AI

Public prosecutors deferred their decision until March 8th on whether to indict 18 members of the anti-establishment Ratsadon group.
The 18 suspects, including three core leaders, face multiple charges related to protests at Sanam Luang and Thammasat University in September 2020, with core leaders specifically facing lèse majesté charges.
Activists expressed their right to bail if indicted, while supporters gathered to offer moral support and later attempted to secure bail for four other co-leaders already detained.

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.