Two Free Youth activists get bail, warn govt must meet their demands

Tattep “Ford” Ruangprapaikitseree and Panumas “James” Singprom were arrested yesterday morning for participating in a pro-democracy protest on August 18 and taken to Samranrat Police Station in Bangkok. They were slapped with an arrest warrant over seven charges, including sedition and illegal assembly.
The court granted them conditional release, provided they do not repeat their alleged offences. If they break the condition, they will be fined Bt100,000.
Upon being released, Tattep said he believed what he did was within the boundary of the law and constitution.
“I haven’t discussed anything with the organiser of the next rally that will take place on September 19, but want to urge Parliament to draft a new constitution and allow people to question any controversial sections,” he said.
“Our group still insists on three demands: the government must stop harassing people, draft a new constitution and dissolve Parliament. If by September 30 there are still senators working in office, we will increase the level of protest,” he warned.