‘Mob Fest’ protesters face rap

Anti-government protesters are set to face a slew of charges related to their “Mob Fest” gathering at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Saturday, said Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB).

The charges are: assaulting two police officers, covering the Democracy Monument and breaking a city ordinance, according to MPB deputy commissioner Piya Tawichai.

Regarding the first charge, protesters are accused of hitting a policeman with a flag pole, leaving him with cranial swelling. Another officer was hit with a hard object in the face.

The protesters who committed the acts will be charged with assaulting state officials and obstructing their duty.

The police have filed a complaint against the protesters with Samran Rat station, Pol Maj Gen Piya said.

Regarding the second offence, the protesters are accused of climbing the monument and draping a cloth banner over it.

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