NCPO defends summoning ‘We Walk’ leaders

“If we don’t make the move, we may be seen as being negligent and, in the end, copycats may follow,” he said one day after almost 150 organisations issued a joint statement condemning the government over the actions against the People Go Network.
Because of the NCPO complaint, eight leaders of the network have been summoned to meet police on Sunday. 
These leaders joined a rally on January 20 at Thammasat University’s Rangsit Campus, from where the “We Walk” march started. Organisers say the march – which is due to cover a distance of 450 kilometres and end in Khon Kaen province on February 17 – is being held to bring attention to the need for state welfare, universal healthcare, food security, freedom of expression, human rights and a just society for all.
“We are ready to listen to the people’s network. It’s just you should avoid violating laws and work with us in jointly creating an atmosphere for talks,” Sansern said. 
To avoid violating the NCPO order that bans the gathering of more than five persons, the We Walk march features no more than four marchers at any one time. However, Saturday’s rally did attract more than 150 people. 
In spite of authorities’ actions against the march organisers, We Walk activities have still attracted support. 
Yesterday, prominent peace advocate Gothom Arya joined the march. And Bangkok people have been invited to join We Walk activities at Lumpini Park in Bangkok every Sunday during the march period. 
Supporters are expected to start walking around the park at 5pm and end their walk at 6.30pm.