It was Prayut and the junta’sblundering that got this dangerous snowball rolling, even before the watch affair. On Saturday they held another public gathering, at the Democracy Monument, and then surrendered to Pathumwan district police. A squad of supporters tracked the van the whole way, wanting to make sure Rangsiman remained safe. In no way should anyone feel so cowed by the state’s actions that they refuse to express their opinions and demands. Instead, he has instructed Army chief General Chalermchai Sitthisart to closely monitor the activists lest they spark a public wildfire against the junta.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 12, 2018 17:15 UTC