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Thai satirist says someone stole 5 years of his art

An artist known for his satirical takes on the government and culture said this morning that his computer and most of his past works were stolen from his home.

Sippakorn “Ken” Khiaosanthia, who works under the name Baphoboy, said he did not know who was responsible for burglarizing his home two days ago southeast of the capital in Chonburi province.

“Someone entered my room and took all of my art and belongings,” Sippakorn, 26, told Coconuts on Friday morning. “I don’t think the government or soldiers may have been behind this, but rather someone who dislikes me and my work.”

According to Sippakorn, his mother had wanted to file a police report but he decided against it, saying that he feared the authorities gaining possession of his work, which has been critical of the royal family and government.

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