Patiwat and Pornthip are the two latest victims of Thailand’s repressive Lese Majeste Laws. They’ve been charged with participated in the play, "The Wolf Bride" on the fortieth anniversary of the 14 October 1973 people's uprising in 2013. Another activist, Jaran Ditapichai has also been charged with Lese Majeste in association with this play. In addition to the increased use of article 112 to prevent activists from organising, the ruling military junta is also proposing special legislation to regulate public gatherings. General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army who conducted the military coup is currently in Milan, Italy, attending the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting. His presence was met with protests.
Patiwat and Pornthip are the two latest victims of Thailand’s repressive Lese Majeste Laws. They’ve been charged with participated in the play, "The Wolf Bride" on the fortieth anniversary of the 14 October 1973 people's uprising in 2013. Another activist, Jaran Ditapichai has also been charged with Lese Majeste in association with this play. In addition to the increased use of article 112 to prevent activists from organising, the ruling military junta is also proposing special legislation to regulate public gatherings. General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army who conducted the military coup is currently in Milan, Italy, attending the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting. His presence was met with protests.
