The Thai authorities has warned pro-democracy activists to stop any activity they see as a threat to the monarchy. Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam issued the warning in the wake of a Constitutional Court ruling that found 3 activists responsible of plotting to overthrow the monarchy. Anon Nampa, Panupong “Mike” Jadnok, and Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul all deny the accusations, insisting they have been merely calling for reform.
According to a Bangkok Post report, Wissanu says the 3 protesters can now not use the right to freedom of expression to justify their actions, because the courtroom has ruled that such actions can’t be defended on this method.
Another Deputy PM, Prawit Wongsuwon, agrees, saying anti-government protesters are sure by the court’s ruling. The Bangkok Post reports that when requested if the activists may face extra expenses ought to they continue to carry rallies, Prawit mentioned the police would deal with the state of affairs. He has dismissed recommendations that the court’s ruling might trigger demonstrations to show violent, insisting the issue is now closed.
Wednesday’s Constitutional Court ruling was the end result of a petition from lawyer Natthaporn Toprayoon, which accused the activists of violating part 49 of the structure. ติดตั้งโซล่าเซลล์ใกล้ฉัน prohibits folks from using their rights or liberties to overthrow a regime in which the King is head of state. The majority of judges concerned within the case dominated that the activists had been plotting such a move. While no punishment was handed down, the trio had been warned to cease such actions immediately.
The case dates again to August 10 final year and a political protest that happened on the Rangsit Campus of Thammasat University. During the rally, Panusaya learn out a listing of 10 demands, considered one of which referred to as for reform of the monarchy. The move shocked many, raising as it did a topic that has lengthy been taboo in Thai society..