Police need a slap on the wristThe arrest of civil rights lawyer Arnon Nampa and a student leader on Friday on sedition charges for their roles in a series of rallies against the government is an ill-thought, excessive act by the police. Among those who face arrest was prominent student activist, Parit "Penguin" Cheewarak of Thammasat University. He posted on his Facebook on Friday night that a warrant had been issued for his arrest. Last week, the premier even stressed the need for unity that will enable the nation to move forward. Before that, the prime minister must give the police a slap on the wrist.

Source: Bangkok Post August 09, 2020 00:33 UTC