Protester-in-chief Suthep Thaugsuban spoke to supporters at Democracy Monument last night in which he blamed police for yesterday’s violence that left one officer dead and dozens of protesters injured.
Protesters who clashed throughout the day Thursday with police at the Thai-Japanese sports stadium were merely exercising their right to demand political reformation before the election.
“There will be no violence again if authorities do not start it by shooting citizens until they had to flee to the middle of Vibhavadi Road,” said Suthep.
He also demanded an official announcement from Adul Saengsingkaew, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, whether the people who hurt citizens were real or what he called “fake” officers. He claimed the event yesterday suggested the leaders have to provide better security measures for the crowd.
After the holidays, Suthep expects 10 million citizens to protest in their own provinces and rise up to take control of the nation.
“The protest leaders in every province, be prepared. We will have a government from citizens and a citizen council,” Suthep announced. “Brothers and sisters, please look at the event yesterday at the Thai-Japanese sports stadium and prepare for the admission days for districts’ members of parliament. If the election commission still tries to make an election happen, it means they are against their citizens.”
Sathit Wongnongtoey, a protest leader, added the event at Din Daeng yesterday would not have happened if the authorities and election commission had listened to the voices of citizens. He also blamed the government for causing injuries and death, Khaosod reported.
Photo: Suthep Thaugsuban
