TRT: We'll punish anyone who rallies
The Thai Rak Thai Party yesterday dismissed claims it was behind the planned PTV rally to oust the junta, saying any members who joined such movements would be punished.
Deputy party spokesman Kuthep Saikrajang said the party prohibited its former executives and MPs to take to the stage or help mobilise demonstrations against the coup-makers.Offenders would face disciplinary measures, including withdrawal of House candidacy or loss of party membership in the worst case, he said. Three PTV leaders - Veera Musigapong, Jatuporn Phrompan and Jakrapob Penkair - recently resigned as party executives but still hold party membership. Under the circumstances, the party could not control its members, who wanted to vent their opinions, as it had 14 million of them nationwide, Kuthep said. Caretaker party leader Chaturon Chaisang said the junta should not issue any laws to control its opponents as it should respect freedom of expression. PTV will hold the protest at Sanam Luang tomorrow. The Nation
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