BANGKOK (THAILAND) – Thai police arrested activist lawyer Anon Nampa on Wednesday after the protest on August 3, wherein he urged the powerful monarchy to be reformed. This is the second time he has been arrested this month, said a police officer.
Anon, 36, has been actively staging protests as part of a movement for the past month in the country. He vehemently called for reforms to King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s role.
Anon had been charged with sedition, said the officer, who refused to be named. However, police had said earlier that they had warrants for Anon and five other activists.
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former junta leader who rebuked the accusations of activists that last year’s election was misused to keep him in power. He said he could understand student demands, however, monarchy shouldn’t be questioned.
“There are 67 million Thais,” Prayuth told. “I believe the majority do not agree with the protesters.”
The Royal Palace has not responded to the demands.
The protest movement captured the attention of 10,000 people in years in Bangkok on Sunday.
Hundreds of Thai high school students followed suit at the education ministry on Wednesday. They were seen giving three-finger “Hunger Games” salutes supporting anti-government protests at the same time demanding more freedom in schools.
Many also wore white ribbons to show their support.
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