In this Feb 28 file photo, activists demonstrating against the lese majeste law demand the release of political prisoners behind bars. Mr Patiwat's pledge met the standard requirement for bail approval by the court, which is applicable to all suspects and convicts. The denial is not beyond expectation given the core leaders' challenge to the judicial system. It is not a fixed rule that the court will always reject bail for a lese majeste offence. Several Ratsadon core leaders were granted bail before while their cases were still pending with the police.

Source: Bangkok Post April 16, 2021 23:37 UTC