No 'peace and order' at allWith the decision to round up the leaders of anti-dictatorship activists who occupied areas surrounding the Democracy Monument ahead of today's planned rally, the police may have hoped to prevent a face-off between the protesters and right-wing extremists. Understandably, police intended to keep the activists who are pressing for monarchy reforms away from the rally site located along part of today's royal motorcade route. There are worries the situation will spiral out of control as some hardcore activists may challenge the authorities. What the country is facing today tells us how much of a sham the six years of peace and order under the military regime was. If violence erupts, Gen Prayut and his government cannot escape responsibility.

Source: Bangkok Post October 13, 2020 23:15 UTC