The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday issued a statement calling on the junta to lift the ban on political gatherings and activities, citing the junta’s commitment to the Constitution and the political party law.

Rock star Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai started the first leg of his 2,191-kilometre run under the banner the “Kao Kon La Kao”, or “Take One Step Each”, campaign from his starting point in Yala’s Betong district on Wednesday morning.