As for the reason, I think the search was part of the investigation process concerning my reporter's case. He had gone there to cover the event and had been assigned to follow up on the student activists. Since then, I had expected the police to show up over suspicion of Prachatai being involved in the campaign. There are no reports comparing the draft's pros and cons, or the consequences the referendum may have in different scenarios. The police should have contacted Prachatai to find out if Taweesak was indeed a reporter.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 16, 2016 16:52 UTC