Clear was arrested yesterday after he protested towards the lese majeste legislation by spraying the quantity 112 and an anarchy image on the wall of Wat Phra Kaew, also referred to as the Temple of Emerald Buddha in Bangkok. A 14 12 months outdated lady who operated the digicam while livestreaming the man’s graffiti on social media was additionally detained.
The Twitter account of Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) posted an image and video of the second when Royal Palace Police Station officers arrested the person, recognized as 24 yr outdated Sutthawee Soikham, in front of Wat Phra Kaew at 5.40pm.
Pictures and a video present one police officer forcibly pressing Sutthawee’s head to the ground while his hands are in handcuffs. The wall behind him reveals the anarchy symbol and the quantity 112 which is crossed out. The number 112 is in reference to Section 112 also identified as the lese majeste legislation.
Sutthawee is reported to be a member of the Free Arts group, which contains several Thai artists who categorical their political beliefs via their paintings.
According to the TLHR, Sutthawee was taken to the Royal Palace Police Station for prosecution. The 14 12 months old lady who recorded Sutthawee’s graffiti was not charged however later followed her pal to the police station and was held.
TLHR reported that the girl was charged with violating Section 112 of the Criminal Law in January. She is reportedly the youngest particular person ever to be charged under the lese majeste law.
The police questioned both suspects till 10pm before they issued two expenses in opposition to them including:
Wat Phra Kaew is located on the grounds of the Grand Palace in the heart of Bangkok. The temple is considered one of the sacred and necessary temples in Thailand. The temple is residence to the Emerald Buddha statue made of green jade, which is very respected by locals..