Thai academics are concerned about ongoing harassment by the authorities of people who express their opinions. They are also discussing whether a meeting with the prime minister would help. Chiang Mai police have summoned Chiang Mai University history professor Attachak Sattayanurak and law associate professor Somchai Preechasilapakul to report to police
on Tuesday and hear charges of violating the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) ruling No.12, which bans the holding of political rallies of more than five people.