Three police officers charged a middle aged lady for causing chaos in public. The girl, about 50 years previous, reportedly insulted Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and blocked the highway in front of a neighborhood corridor within the central province of Ratchaburi 10 minutes earlier than the PM arrived on the scene.
PM Prayut visited a neighborhood hall within the Baan Pong district of Ratchaburi yesterday to supervise a authorities improvement plan within the area. Many locals gathered to welcome the 68 12 months previous PM whereas police officers stood by to ensure the premier’s security.
However, about ten minutes earlier than the PM arrived on the hall, two girls, one of whom was identified as Wantana, rushed to the middle of the highway and raised a three-finger salute, while loudly complaining concerning the PM’s work. Protesters have used the three-finger salute as a symbol of the French Revolutionary ideal of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The gesture was revived by protesters within the 2020 Thai political disaster.
When officers urged them to stop, considered one of them stepped back, however Wantana remained on the street, ready for the PM. Two policewomen and one policeman tried to persuade Wantana to move but she refused and tried to get back on the highway.
Wantana continued to shout on the PM so one of many policewomen covered her mouth.
According to a report on Thairath, some local reporters urged the officers to settle down as a end result of it will create a foul picture for the Thai police but the officers dragged her right into a van and took her to Baan Pong Police Station.
One officer claimed that Wantana bit her finger when she covered her mouth and didn’t obey police orders so she is going to face three costs, together with:
Wantana was later launched on bail of 10,000 baht and gave an interview with Khaosod about her motive. Wantana said…
“I wanted to complain to the PM about the financial disaster. It has affected me and my family so much. I submitted a grievance to Baan Pong Police Station and the Ministry of Interior, however there was no development. Problems didn’t get solved.”
Wantana emphasised that…
“The PM should not solely take heed to the clapping sounds from his followers but additionally the problems that the residents face. I tried to say it to him, however I received pulled out of the scene despite the fact that I didn’t do anything incorrect. I was attacked and injured on my knees and left ankle. They (the police) additionally blamed me for attacking them.”
Secret reported that Wantana was a former Member of Parliament for Ratchaburi province in 2019. She joined the election under the Pheu Chart, or For the Nation Party.
Wantana revealed that she did not wish to play any half in Thai politics once more. She said…
“I am too previous to be a politician. I am ready for the subsequent election. I will vote for the PM that can solve the financial issues that every one persons are facing, and the PM that listens to the voice of the folks, not PM Prayut, who solely sits on the throne.”