The switcheroo involving the 1932 Revolution memorial plaque seemed at first to be a simple act of theft or vandalism. But once the matter was brought to the attention of the authorities, things rapidly spiralled into the realm of the surreal. People who flocked to the scene to look at the new plaque were told not to take photographs. People who demand authorities look for the missing plaque have been told they could find themselves in trouble. People, he says, should pay more attention to maintaining peace and order rather than instigating for the return of the plaque.

Source: Bangkok Post April 20, 2017 21:25 UTC