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Protesters lay wreaths at Criminal Court to protest against their leaders being held on remand

13 Sept 12:23 Key points summarised by AI

Anti-establishment protesters gathered at the Criminal Court, laying wreaths and tying white ribbons, to mourn perceived injustice and demand the release of their leaders.
The demonstration specifically protested the court's denial of bail for core Ratsadon leaders, including Panusaya Sitthijirawattanakul, Panupong Jardnok, and Jatupat Boonpattararaksa, who were recently indicted on lèse majesté charges.
Earlier, four other Ratsadon leaders (Parit Chiwarak, Arnon Nampa, Somyos Prueksakasemsook, and Patiwat Saraiyaem) were also indicted on lèse majesté charges and denied bail by both Criminal and Appeals courts.
Protest leaders voiced concerns about the potential two-year remand period without conviction, labeling it unfair, and affirmed that these arrests would not halt their movement.

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.