Anti-government protesters leaders Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul, Panupong “Mike” Jadnok, and Jatupat “Pai” Boonpattararaksa arrive to report themselves over royal insult charges, at the Criminal Court in Bangkok on Monday. (Reuters photo)
Thailand’s youth-led anti-government protests started in July to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and have also made once-unthinkable calls for reform of the monarchy.
Below are details of some of the most prominent leaders, who have been jailed pending trial, indicted or charged by police for their roles in the protests, over offences that included sedition and royal insult. Those indicted could be remanded in prison if bail is denied.
The lese majeste law prohibits criticism or insults against the king, and each offence is punishable…
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