The activists will be called for meetings to boost their understanding and have their attitudes adjusted, Pol Gen Somyot said. However, if the incidents keep on occurring, police may need to prosecute the students, but talks would be prioritised at this stage, he said. Gen Ekachai Srivilas, the director of the King Prajadhipok’s Institute’s Peace and Governance Bureau, said the anti-coup movement conducted by students shows that there is still resentment of the current government within society. This is because the opposition has no channel to express their views, he said.
National Human Rights Commission chairwoman Amara Pongsapich said yesterday students have the right to express their views. If the government believes the movement contravenes martial law, it must explain the issue, she said.