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Remanded Ratsadon leader “Penguin” given 15-days detention for contempt of court

14 Sept 04:21 Key points summarised by AI

Ratsadon core leader Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak received an additional 15-day detention for contempt of court following his protest against a denied bail application on March 15th.
The court commuted his initial one-month sentence to 15 days, acknowledging his guilty plea and status as a student with no prior convictions.
Parit defended his actions, stating he sought justice due to repeated bail rejections and denied family visits, expressing disappointment over the lack of justice.
Separately, an inquiry began into concerns for other Ratsadon leaders' safety in remand, prompted by a suspicious nighttime COVID-19 screening attempt.
Prison officials defended the nighttime screening as standard procedure, while detainees expressed fear of harm, leading to the inquiry's resumption on March 29th for a ruling.

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.