Cdr. N.C. Prepares to invite ‘Cheraim’ to give evidence for the benefit of the case After the post hit tear gas Yantra. Not used. Clarification of the rally event 13 Feb.
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On February 14 at the Metropolitan Police Headquarters (Ngor.), Lieutenant General Phakphong Phongphetra, Lieutenant General Piyathawichai, Deputy Chief of Staff Pol. Lt. Col. Kritsana Phattanacharoen, deputy spokesman for the police, summarized the situation of the demonstration at the Democracy Monument. And in front of the Supreme Court of Sanam Luang at 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM on February 13 at
Pol Lt. Col. Phakphong said that on February 13, there was a gathering to do activities starting at 3:00 pm at the Democracy Monument. While starting the activity, police set up a screening point for the surrounding area. To search for weapons, items that may cause danger to protesters With the announcement of notifications periodically That the assembly during this time was illegal. Initially announced that the assembly was an offense under the Communicable Diseases Act. And the Emergency Decree A group of about 1,000 protesters continued to do activities and closed the traffic route, making it impossible to travel.
By continuing to carry out activities at 6:00 pm, after completing the respect of the national flag, the demonstrators persuaded each other to do activities at the City Pillar Shrine. In this area there are many other important places such as Wat Phra Kaew, City Pillar Shrine, etc. The police need to be vertical. To determine the territory When the protesters arrived at the area, a group of protesters threw objects including rocks, water bottles, low-pressure explosives, etc., injuring 23 police officers.
Lt. Col. Phakphong said that later, after some protesters announced the end of the demonstration. There was a group of people gathering and causing chaos. Throwing objects including rocks, bottles, explosives at the police, the police warned them to go home. Because it is necessary to open traffic routes And maintain peace and order to normalize The rioters continued the rally for 30 minutes, and the police had to use force to push the protesters out to maintain peace and open traffic. The police confirmed that water was not used. Not using gas And did not use rubber bullets
Lt. Col. Phakphong said that after the rally, 11 people were able to detain, three of them were drunk, so they compared, fined and released, and the other eight prosecuted them. The Communicable Disease Act, the Emergency Decree, contradict official orders, and jointly assault among eight officers who also have a history of drug related abuse. Still detained in the Office of the Police, Region 1, for the activities of dismantling the plant pots, considered wrong with the Communicable Disease Act and the Emergency Decree. When proving the identity of the person who can take action As for the events after that, if there is evidence to prove that the joint assaulted the official Must report the charges as well
As for the incident, the People’s Guard group was shot and injured. Lt. Col. Phakphong said he had received a report at 9:00 p.m. Nang Loeng police station was informed that there was an incident of shooting at a convenience store at Phan Fa Bridge when the police arrived. Found a group of cards informing that the shooter was in the said shop. The police then brought him to Nang Loeng Police Station, but from the examination of witnesses, people at the scene, CCTV and other evidence. Confirm that the person was not involved in gun shooting. Which the police are in the process of proving to know the person who shoots further
However, when the police brought the said person to Nang Loeng police station, the Guard group surrounded the police station. And tried to take the person away The police are afraid that it will be dangerous. Therefore it is necessary to shoot the gun into the sky In the case of sharing a picture of a white-robed man holding a rifle in the fence of a police station Is the police investigating Done in the way of shooting in the sky as well
When asked if on social media there was a hashtag “Police stomping on doctors”, how would the police clarify? Lt. Col. Phakphong said the person did not have a career in nursing. And still in the group that caused chaos Police opted not to use water, gas, ammunition, and issued a warning for the time out of the accident area. After that, there is a need to maintain peace.
When asked if the group confirmed the person as a volunteer nurse Including wearing a vest to indicate the symbol of the medical team volunteer Lt. Col. Phakphong clarified that he did not say that he did not serve as a nurse. He said that from the preliminary examination he did not have a career as a nurse. As for the assembly, he may be serving as a nurse to the protesters, but he does not know, but his neighborhood. There is a group of people throwing things And using weapons to attack the police As a result, the police issued a number of warnings to leave the assembly area involved. Since some leaders have announced the end of the rally Which was over time and was a group that created chaos The police announced an alert requesting to leave the area. Because the police need to open traffic routes But it appears that the protesters continued to hurl the officials. Officers need to be vertical and push people away.
Asked if Cheraem Chaya Thanusornadat, former Miss Universe Thailand contestant Posting on Twitter that was tear gas. Have the police checked? Lt. Col. Phakphong said he confirmed that the police did not use tear gas. Because before using it, we have to notify Even if the situation is in a manner that is ready to use tear gas Which may have to invite Cheraim to give evidence For the benefit of the lawsuit That he saw someone using Or if anyone has evidence, can send it to the police
Pol.Lt.Gen. Phakphong Also mentioned in the event that the public meeting again on February 20, we are now under the law. The Emergency Decree really did not want the assembly But after the assembly, there must be no signs of transmission of COVID-19. And cooperate with the police in setting up a screening point To prevent violence In the past, police tried to set up a screening point for the safety of the protesters. But some are cooperating Many people avoid Make it creep Ready to leave the assembly that In the case of joining When there is a disturbance, the police should leave the area. The police will be able to take steps to maintain peace.
“At many times in the assembly There is only one group of protesters who have committed violence. In the event that the police announced an alert, they would like to request that they be separated. The police will perform their duties without affecting other people. In the event that there is an announcement asking those who are not involved to leave the assembly area The police will be able to take steps. Which has the purpose of maintaining public order only As you know, 11 people have been detained, not all litigation has been conducted. Including monitoring CCTV Examination of person’s witnesses at the scene What each of them did, three of them were not among the protesters and not among the rioters in the area. But found that after the official announced that he was leaving the area and still drunk in the area Only prosecuted for drunkenness After this, another person will be prosecuted.
Lt. Col. Phakphong said that he ordered the police officers to act. Must be patient In the past, the police were always injured. Therefore, there must be repeated reminders that officials want to keep peace. In the event that there is a need for a violent incident, an unrelated person is required to leave the incident area. Staff will be able to enter into action
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