Pro-democracy protesters converge outside the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road on Saturday. (Photo by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)
All 18 detained protesters have denied charges pressed against them in connection with fresh rallies against the government on Saturday.
Thai Lawyers for Human Rights on Sunday posted a Facebook message saying the activists, including Piyarat “Toto” Chonthep, denied the charges after being informed by police.
They were under detention at the Border Patrol Police Region 1 barracks in Thanya Buri district in Pathum Thani. Two of them who were underaged were temporarily released pending an ordered to appear before the Central Juvenile and Family Court later on Sunday.
Mr Piyarat, who is a leader of the We Volunteer (WeVo) group, and other pro-democracy protesters were arrested…
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