Senators warn of street protests if Ja New’s attackers go freeBy The NationSenators on Monday added to mounting pressure on authorities to catch the culprits behind last Friday's assault of anti-junta activist Sirawit Serithiwat, warning that the case could be exploited for political advantage. Senator Jetn Sirathranont said that he and fellow members would file for a parliamentary investigation into the incident if the authorities made no progress. I don't want this matter to be used as a political move to ignite street demonstrations," he said at the TOT Auditorium where Parliament is temporarily based. Wanchai warned of attempts to "ignite a political fire" against the government by provoking people to take to the streets. Senator Kamnoon Sithisamarn on Monday called for an upper house debate on how to end the worrying political conflict.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 01, 2019 11:03 UTC