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Thai civil court accepts lawsuit demanding revocation of Emergency Decree, compensation

23 Sept 03:13 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Civil Court accepted a lawsuit against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five others, filed by the Ratsadon group, iLaw, and a feminist group.
The plaintiffs demand the lifting of Emergency Decree restrictions on free expression and 4.5 million baht in compensation, arguing these restrictions violate their constitutional rights.
They contend that while COVID-19 measures are acceptable, political expression in open-air venues should not be curtailed, and seek retroactive revocation of the decree to drop related charges against protesters.
The groups also plan to ask the court for a temporary injunction to suspend the enforcement of the Emergency Decree and its associated restrictions.

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.