Political activists advised to seek police protection if they feel at risk

Thailand’s national police chief, Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda, today advised political activists to seek official protection if they feel unsafe as a result of their activities.

Pol Gen Chakthip chaired a meeting this morning (Sunday) with metropolitan police responsible for investigating the brutal attack on anti-junta political activist Siriwith Serithiwat, alias Ja New, following an order from Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

Emerging from the two-hour meeting, the police chief said police suspected that Ja New was attacked by the same group who attacked him on June 2nd, citing the similar type and colour of the two motorcycles.

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/political-activists-advised-to-seek-police-protection-if-they-feel-at-risk/

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