PAD member invited to ‘talk’ after petition

The NACC had already contacted the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders and requested a copy of the ruling and the individual judgements of each member of the bench to accompany its review. 
Its internal legal team will work on the review before submitting its findings to the full NACC for consideration as to whether to appeal the ruling.
The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) went to the NACC’s office to submit a petition, demanding that the agency appeal the judgement.
Veera Somkwankid, chair of the PAD’s working group following up the petition, was invited for a “talk” by security officers after he had submitted the petition to the NACC. As he posted on his Facebook, Veera warned security officers to show up only after giving prior notice, and not appear at his residence, as the act would cause his family members and neighbours to feel uncomfortable.
He said the government must be held responsible if any bad fortune happens following the meeting.
The Criminal Division for Political Office Holders last Wednesday acquitted then-prime minister Somchai Wongsawat, his deputy Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, then-national police chief Pol General Patcharawat Wongsuwan, and then-Metropolitan police chief Pol Lt-General Suchart Muenkaew. 
The four were found not guilty of charges relating to involvement in the October 2008 crackdown that took place in front of Parliament. 
Somchai had attempted to enter Parliament to deliver his government’s policies, but was blocked by protesters. 
The incident left two people dead and more than 400 injured. 
In response to the court verdict, the PAD on Friday held a press conference to declare its stance. 
Its key figures made a commitment that the group would explore every legal channel to ensure justice for their comrades. 
Some political observers, meanwhile, remain concerned that the yellow-shirt group will resume large street demonstrations.