BANGKOK, 9 July 2012-National Police Chief General Prewpan Damapong has instructed all police units to monitor any public movements when the Constitution Court hands down a ruling on the controversial charter amendment this Friday.
The Police Chief has told metropolitan and provincial police to keep their eyes on possible mass political gatherings after the verdict is rendered, given, regardless of the outcome, it will pit one side against the other.
The Police Chief said people are entitled to their opinions but forbidden to destroy public’s or other people’s properties. He added so far no movements have been reported.
Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Pol Maj Gen Piya Uthayo insisted that police have always had a security plan to protect all the constitution court judges, their residences as well as the courthouse. He added that the police are analyzing the situation on a daily basis and have so far found no threats. Police have also been recording and filming any political speeches by politicians, to be used as evidence in case they violate any law.
