Military officers have also been keeping an eye on the building Prachatai operates from, Chiranuch said. Former senator and rights advocate Jon Ungphakorn founded the paper in July 2004 with the aim of creating an independent media outlet. The reporter had been travelling with activists to report on their activities. These students were charged with defying an NCPO order.Officers also came to observe and record events and seminars organised by Prachatai, even though the agenda was in no way related to politics, Chiranuch said. The four were released on a Bt140,000 bail each the following day.On July 12, police raided Prachatai's office in Bangkok to hunt for evidence against Taweesak, but nothing was found.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 16, 2016 16:52 UTC