P-Move ends rally after govt promises to 'protect' villagers
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The anti-government People's Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) has ended its rally after 18 days of protest, saying it had reached an agreement on a number of issues with the government. However, it vowed to return if the government failed to keep its
“According to the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the protesters, the government has agreed to solve two problems concerning the Pak Mool Dam and to act to protect the villagers. The problems will be tabled for discussion at the Cabinet meeting next Tuesday (May 28). The purpose of the agreement is to create trust and cooperation between the villagers and the government,” said P-Move coordinator Krisakorn Siraruk.
If the government does not act on its promises, the assembly would return again, he added.
P-Move earlier called on the government to set up a panel to study and solve the conflicts related to the dam.
There were about 200 protesters yesterday.
P-Move protesters gave roses to police officers and the media, thanking them for their cooperation.
