THE 39 PEOPLE accused of illegal assembly while demanding an election by November have postponed their meeting with police until next Thursday, where they will be notified of the charges against them. About 20 of the accused showed up at the Pathum Wan Police Station yesterday in response to the police summons. Police have accused the 39 of violating the Public Assembly Act for taking part in a demonstration on the skywalk above the Pathum Wan intersection on January 27. According to a source, the case investigators will issue a second summons to the 39 accused to meet them by next Thursday to formally hear the charges against them. He said the police would seek a court order for their detention while the investigation is under way.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 02, 2018 19:52 UTC