In Bangkok, nearly a hundred peaceful protesters were arrested on Sunday for violating public health measures. Also in Bangkok, just a few minutes away at the same time, hundreds in traditional garb gathered to surfskate without any arrests made, or any attempted interference by the police.
The apparent double standard has been called out by pro-democracy campaigners after 99 people were arrested yesterday at a protest near the Government House. They will be charged with violating the emergency decree by gathering in a large group and risking the spread of COVID-19, according to Maj. Gen. Piya Tawichai, deputy metro police commissioner.
The protest coincided with a mass skating event also held in the old quarter that was organized in part by the Culture Ministry. Dubbed “Rattana Go Surf,” it drew hundreds of people in traditional Thai costume. Although many were…
