Preparing to lift the state of emergency banned from Thai rallies, etc. Prime Minister revealed October 22, 4:02
In Thailand, where anti-government protests continue, Prime Minister Prayut gave a television speech to the public on the night of the 21st, saying that protesters are preparing to lift the state of emergency in the capital Bangkok, which is intensifying criticism, as soon as possible. I made it clear.
In Bangkok and its surroundings, the capital of Thailand, large-scale demonstrations calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut and reform of the royal system have been held for eight consecutive days since the 14th of this month, and young people have been held around the Prime Minister's Office and universities on the 21st. There was a protest and a temporary skirmish with a group defending the royal family on the scene.
Under these circumstances, Prime Minister Prayut gave a television speech to the public on the night of the 21st for about 10 minutes, saying, "Even if the demonstrators swing metal rods or the police spray water, it will not be a better society." He expressed his desire to end the social turmoil caused by.
Then, after holding an extraordinary parliament for two days from the 26th of this month to show the idea of discussing the response, he said, "Prepare to lift the state of emergency that prohibits the meetings held in Bangkok after the 15th. If there is no violent incident, it will be released immediately. "
Demonstrators have accused the Prayut administration of detaining young leaders one after another under a state of emergency.