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Ex-Thammasat U rector Charnvit joins protesters to demand release of protesters held on remand

15 Sept 03:07 Key points summarised by AI

Former Thammasat University Rector Charnvit Kasetsiri joined the "Through the Sky" protest, offering moral support and demanding the release and bail for detained anti-establishment leaders.
The "Through the Sky" protest, led by Chatupat Boonpatthararaksa (Pai Daodin), continued its peaceful march from Nakhon Ratchasima towards the Democracy Monument.
Police arrested over 46 protesters, primarily WeVo guards, on Saturday, with many still awaiting formal charges.
WeVo chief guard Piyarat Chongthep (Toto) and 18 others were detained and charged with breaching the Emergency Decree, Communicable Diseases Act, and being members of a criminal association, amid police claims of planning protest violence.
A lawyer, Noraseth Nanongtoom, facilitated 27 protesters, who had been freed from police custody, to report to the police station, demonstrating their intent to face charges rather than evade arrest.

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.