Police asked to remove protesters in Sanam Luang

Julanop Nuchanart, director of the Phra Nakhon District Office, on Monday filed a complaint with Chana Songkhram Police seeking the removal of the protesters.

The protesters have defied an order from the city to vacate the park adjacent to the Grand Palace and vowed to continue camping out until Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra steps down.

Chaiwat Sinsuwong, head of the protesters, led a group of 50 people to submit a letter to the Constitutional Court in a show of moral support for the judges.

Chaiwat read the statement aloud, saying the group wants to protect the bench so they can carry out their duty to prevent national "sabotage" and protect the country’s constitutional monarchy.

The group plans to submit a copy of the letter to the Supreme Court president tomorrow, calling on all judges to adhere to principles and balance the government’s power, after MPs claimed the judiciary had interfered in the work of the executive and legislative branches.

The group is considering asking the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to review its directive for them to leave Sanam Luang. City Hall has accused the protesters of violating laws on cleanliness and being orderly.

Chaiwat said the demonstrators were not afraid of the city trying to disperse them and would step up their protest.

"They can use force only after the government invokes the security laws,’’ he said.