The leader of a popular new Thai political party that ran a strong third in last month's general election was formally charged with sedition on Saturday and expressed concern that he is to be tried in a military court. as he arrived at a Bangkok police station to answer a summons on complaints of sedition, assisting criminals and illegal assembly filed by a member of the country's ruling military junta. "I'm concerned because this case is under the military court instead of the criminal court," Thanathorn, leader of the Future Forward Party, told reporters. He said "many citizens in Thailand" have been charged with sedition, "including those who have not received any public attention." Several criminal complaints and protests to election authorities have already been lodged against Thanathorn and his party.

Source: ABC News April 06, 2019 03:22 UTC