(Photo by Nutthawat Wicheanbut)The government banned gatherings of five or more people and the publication of news or online messages that could harm national security early on Thursday under an emergency decree to end Bangkok street protests. Shortly after the emergency decree took affect, riot police advanced behind shields on protesters who had camped outside Government House. At least three of the protest leaders were arrested, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said. Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said that three protest leaders had been arrested. It named them as Parit Chirawat, human rights lawyer Arnon Nampha and Panupong Jadnok.

Source: Bangkok Post October 15, 2020 01:14 UTC