'Thai patriots' rally at Ratchaprasong
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The so-called anti-corruption Thai patriots group rallied at the Ratchaprasong Intersection at noon Friday against the amnesty bill and against the ruling on the Preah Vihear dispute.
The group, which is led by Tul Sitthisomwong, gathered in front of CentralWorld with most of them blowing whistles continuously.
They announced a three-point demand to the government related to the International Court of Justice’s ruling on the Preah Vihear dispute.
First, they called on the government not to cancel the 1962 Cabinet resolution on the boundary near Preah Vihear Temple.
Second, they demanded that the government terminate the amendment to Article 190 bill, which would allow the government to bypass Parliament in signing foreign contracts.
Third, they called on the government to beef up troops to protect Thai territory near the Preah Vihear temple.
Tul also called on the people to join the protests over the weekend.
The protesters later marched past the Royal Thai Police headquarters to Rajdamnoen.
