'Laws, articles' won't end desire for changeIf the use of "all laws and articles" could calm the protesters down and reunite the country, we wouldn't be here staring at yet another cataclysm. The PM did not spell it out but hinted that the controversial Section 112 of the criminal code, also known as the lese majeste law, will be applied too. The lese majeste law, which carries a sentence of three to 15 years in jail, is heavily contested as it allows anybody to file a complaint against anyone. Gen Prayut had earlier said His Majesty the King has "mercy" on people and instructed him not to use the lese majeste law against anyone. It should also be obvious that no laws or articles will can make people love the monarchy all the same.

Source: Bangkok Post November 24, 2020 01:07 UTC