The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have been slapped with a hefty bill of 300,000 baht over a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy Ratsadon, or People’s Party, protesters.
While the court’s decision may have came as a shock to many, the details of the ruling reveal a deeper, contentious battle between the authorities and the people.
The Civil Court ruled on December 28 that the RTP must cough up a staggering 300,000 baht in compensation for Ratsadon protesters who were physically harmed during a controversial crackdown in front of parliament on November 17, 2020.
The court, despite deeming the protest illegal due to the lack of prior police notification, condemned the excessive force unleashed by the police, particularly their use of water mixed with chemicals in water cannons. This toxic concoction left protesters with rashes, itching, skin…
