Bunkueanun "Francis" Paothong

Yesterday night, both myself and @khaohom_nps were at the site where the authorities began to agitate the protesters. We were there to voice our demands in peace. But alas, we were treated as we were nothing. That is not acceptable for a government 'of the people.' (2)

And now, as we face yet another darkest of aspects of Thai authoritarianism, I would send this messages out as a cry for help: Do not let the flame of liberty die. We are willing to fight for our future. It is not only a just and fair cause, it is a righteous cause. (3)

Several protest leaders have already been arrested. And now, we are on the collision course at our protest today in Bangkok. Even though, I am not a Christian man. I would ask you, whatever your faiths are, to join me in a prayer to help everyone oppressed through hardships (4)

"Almighty God: Our fellow citizens, pride of our nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Democracy, our Liberty, and our Right to Live, and set free a suffering humanity. Lead them straight and true; gave strength to their arms... (5)

...stoutness to their hearts, steadfastness to their faiths. Their road will be hard, for the Evil before us is strong. He may hurl back our forces. Success may not come with speed, but we shall return again and again; and we know that by Thy Grace... (6)

...and by the righteousness of our causes, our friends, our citizens, will triumph. With thy blessing, we shall prevail over the unholy forces of evil. Help us to conquer the apostles of greed and inhumane arrogancies. Lead us to the saving of our country... (7)