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Appeals Court sets bail for eight PDRC core leaders at 800,000 baht each

20 Sept 14:02 Key points summarised by AI

The Appeals Court granted bail to former Deputy PM Suthep Thaugsuban and eight core members of the PDRC following their recent convictions and sentencing by the Criminal Court.
Bail was set at 800,000 baht per person, an increase of 200,000 baht, with the condition that they cannot leave the country without prior court permission.
The PDRC leaders, found guilty of multiple offenses including illegal assembly and inciting rebellion, expressed respect for the Thai judicial system but affirmed their intention to appeal their sentences.
The convictions resulted in significant prison sentences for some key figures, such as Nataphol Teepsuwan and Buddhipongse Punnakanta, and the loss of MP status for others.

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.