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Royalists to rally against Amnesty International in Bangkok on Monday

13 Sept 06:54 Key points summarised by AI

Thai royalist groups will rally in Bangkok's CBD, demanding Amnesty International's expulsion for alleged interference in the country's internal affairs.
The protest targets Amnesty International Thailand (AIT) for its campaign urging letters to the Thai government to stop harassing anti-establishment activists.
A vice minister from the Prime Minister’s Office supports the royalist stance, accusing AIT of encouraging law violations and indirectly abetting violent protests.
AIT's campaign follows a Constitutional Court ruling that deemed calls for monarchy reform unconstitutional.

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.