Authorities apprehend two men attempting to set fire to the Democracy Monument  
 
Fire fighters traveled to control flames after 2 men were about to set fire to the Democracy Monument in protest of the upcoming general election. Sumranrach (ÊÓÃÒ­ÃÒÉ®Ãì) Police Station authorities apprehended the two men along with 6 gallons of thinner fluid, 2 gallons of gasoline, 50 square slices of tire rubber and 20 candles as well as pamphlets opposing the election and the constitution.

Authorities escorted the men to Sumranrach police station for questioning and arrested the men for attempted arson and destruction of public property. During questioning one of the men evaded police to the top of Democracy Monument and made several statements in protest of the government and the upcoming election.
 

News ID: 255011110017
 
Reporter : RTI-Reporter01
     News Date : 12 November 2007

 
 
 
   
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