The hashtag #policebeatingmedic continues to trend on local Twitter media as the Metropolitan Police Bureau commissioner defends his officer’s actions.
Thais are universally condemning the heavy-handed police action at the protest on Saturday after officers, dressed in riot gear, beat a medical volunteer outside the Supreme Court near Sanam Luang. The man has been confirmed as a nurse/medical volunteer in a number of media.
Photos and video has circulated showing the man on the ground surrounded by police.
The videos also capture many of the other scuffles that took place.
The Rural Doctor Society, a group of Thai doctors, us roundly condemning the alleged violence releasing a statement demanding legal action against the officers involved. They say the incident is a serious violation of human rights.
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