OPINION

Rethink the protest ban

News, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2018

» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has shown he is very aware of the recent protests that have criticised his national administration. He has criticised them strongly, but also warned his subordinates to go easy, because of the danger of violence if the army or police react with a heavy hand. This is an incorrect policy for several reasons. Gen Prayut would be better advised to come to grips with the issues at the centre of the protests, and perhaps with those who are currently dissatisfied.