A man who led a group of protesters to block a Bangkok road on Tuesday during a dispute over a lottery is now facing an arrest warrant.
Wiang Pakdee,43, is wanted for causing a disturbance with more than 10 accomplices.
"We are going to issue arrest warrants for about 10 other people," Metropolitan Police Division 1 commander Maj General Wichai Sangprapai said yesterday.
On Tuesday, Wiang and 100 others from Loei blocked Rama VI road in front of the Finance Ministry to protest the ministry's reluctance to agree with their demands.
The protesters wanted the lottery quota for Loei Government Lottery Vendor Cooperative to be raised from 4,000 tickets to 6,000.
"The road blockade caused serious inconvenience to motorists," Wichai said.
He said he and his deputy, Pol Colonel Weerawit Janjamroen talked to the protesters but they refused to lift the blockade.
"So, it was necessary to invoke laws and take action against them," Wichai said.
Wiang was identified from available photos and video recordings.
Wichai said all protesters should express their opinions within a constitutional framework.
"Don't do anything illegal, police will be watching you. If you do wrong, we will take legal action right away," Wichai added.
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