A satirical fashion show led to a pair of young pro-democracy activists, one just 16 years old, to be charged with violating Thailand’s strict lèse majesté law after one of them dressed in traditional Thai dress, said to be mocking a royal consort, while the other wore a crop top. (An outfit a certain “someone” has been seen wearing.)
Section 112 of Thailand’s Criminal Code prohibits insulting or defaming the Royal Family. Breaking the law carries a punishment of 3 to 15 years in prison. More than 2 dozen activists involved in the recent pro-democracy rallies, including several protest leaders, are facing charges under the draconian law.
The 23 year old and 16 year old pro-democracy demonstrators dressed in the costumes at the “People’s Runway” rally on Silom Road back in October. The demonstrators were summoned by police yesterday to hear the charges.
23 year old…
