19 volunteer guards associated with the pro-democracy protests were arrested last night for allegedly stealing government property after they removed barbed wire that was partially blocking a pedestrian bridge in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai district. The barbed wire may have been left behind by authorities after protests in October. The guards, known as WeVo, meaning “We Volunteer,” are associated with the pro-democracy movement. A group of around 200 pro-democracy protesters gathered in front of Phaya Thai police station following the arrests chanting “release our friends.” The guards say they removed the barbed wire after reports from locals saying the wire fences […]
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