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Samran Rat riot suspects freed on bail

Seven men and two women facing charges after protest to support detained teen turns violent

Suspects facing charges after a clash with police on Wednesday give a three-finger salute as they are led from a police station on Friday prior to their court hearing. (Photo: Khai Maew Cheese via Thai Lawyers for Human Rights)

All nine suspects facing charges arising from a violent confrontation at the Samran Rat police station in Bangkok on Wednesday night have been granted bail.

The Criminal Court had agreed earlier on Friday to a police request that the seven men and two women be detained further while police complete their investigation. But it subsequently approved a defence request that the accused be…

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