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Attorney seeks release on bail of three anti-government protest leaders

13 Sept 11:35 Key points summarised by AI

An attorney from Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, joined by university professors, petitioned the Criminal Court for the release on bail of three core anti-government protest leaders: Panasaya Sitthijirawattanakul, Parit Chiwarak, and Jatupat Boonpatara-raksa.
The bail request highlights the leaders' status as final-year university students needing to attend exams, with families offering 500,000 baht per leader as surety, following their previous indictment and denial of bail on lèse majesté charges.

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.