A student leader of Thailand’s anti-government movement vowed to continue his protesting after being released on bail, a day after his arrest on a sedition charge.
Protest leader Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak raises his hand with a three-fingered salute as a symbol of resistance outside the criminal court after he was released on bail Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand. Parit was arrested by police Friday on a sedition charge in connection with a July 18 protest.
The students are demanding the dissolution of parliament, fresh elections, a new constitution and an end to intimidation of the government’s opponents. “I don’t regret being arrested because ever since joining the movement I knew it might happen, but it won’t be in vain. Everyone should have the courage to talk about the monarchy,” he said.
The sudden and brazen criticism of the monarchy has drawn swift reaction from the government and its conservative supporters, with many warning the students to change course. It presents Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha with the challenge of how to avoid a violent crackdown that might only draw more supporters to the protest movement.“There is a police unit – unit 904 – trailing me, so I am not sure about my safety,” he said.
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