Human rights lawyer arrested for Thai government criticism Expanded protest activity Will August 8: 7:46
In Thailand, human rights lawyers who criticized the government at an anti-government rally were arrested by police on the 7th, as repulsion against the military's continuing influence over politics intensified among young people , Is attracting attention as it will lead to the expansion of protest activities.
According to Thailand's leading media, two people including a human rights lawyer who criticized the government participated in an anti-government rally that gathered more than 1,000 people in the middle of last month in the center of Bangkok police on the 7th due to suspicion of incitement Was arrested by.
In front of the police station in Bangkok, people protesting against it gathered on the night of the 7th, calling out and saying, "I don't believe the Thai justice system anymore."
In Thailand, the military continued to have an influence on politics last year after returning to civilian affairs, and in February this year the opposition party, which was anti-military and attracted support mainly from the younger generation, was disbanded. The repulsion is getting stronger.
Since last month, anti-governmental gatherings by students and others have become more active all over the country.
On the other hand, Thai media reported that the authorities will strengthen crackdown on those who criticized the administration, and it is being watched whether the arrest of human rights lawyers will lead to the repulsion of young people and the expansion of protest activities. ..