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Court asked to investigate incident in cell at Bangkok remand prison on Monday

14 Sept 15:34 Key points summarised by AI

Ratsadon leader Arnon Nampa petitioned the Criminal Court to investigate a suspicious incident at Bangkok remand prison involving prison officers.
During Monday night, unidentified men repeatedly attempted to remove two prominent detainees, Chatupat "Pai Dao Din" Boonpatthararaksa and Panupong "Mike Rayong" Jadnok, from their cell for alleged COVID-19 tests, which other prisoners resisted due to the unusual timing.
The attempts, involving men carrying truncheons, continued until 2 am, prompting concerns about the safety and potential intimidation of the detainees.
A human rights lawyer representing the defendants will petition the Justice Minister and Corrections Department for safety guarantees and plans to seek bail again, citing the incident as a threat to their clients' well-being.

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.