'Penguin' dares to dream of better thingsParit 'Penguin' Chiwarak along with another 21 political activists are taken into detention last September as they await trial on sedition and lese majeste charges. The second time was last year, when he become a big shot on the Thai political landscape -- a prominent protest leader. Yet his political campaign as well as his upcoming trial may cost him his dream career. "When I look back, it reminds me of the disparity that plagues Thai society. Parit told me that history books also offer lessons and examples -- that the upper echelons do not last long in many countries.

Source: Bangkok Post May 02, 2021 23:26 UTC