NSC plays up worry of 'third hands'The National Security Council (NSC) has warned student protesters not to take their anti-government campaigns to the streets, saying they risk being manipulated by "third hands" who wish to see demonstrations lead to unrest. NSC secretary-general Somsak Rungsita said yesterday security agencies are keeping a close watch on flash mobs which are being held by students in the wake of the dissolution of the Future Forward Party over a loan case. Gen Somsak said students should limit their activities to their university campuses rather than taking to the streets, as the NSC is concerned that they may be stirred up to provoke violent incidents. The FFP was dissolved by the Constitutional Court over a 191.2-million-baht loan it took from former party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. "Student voices must be heard if efforts to solve the country's problems are to be successful," he added.

Source: Bangkok Post March 01, 2020 23:15 UTC