Stop the cyber bulliesWhen Pacharaporn Chantarapradit, a young beauty contestant vying for the Miss Grand 2020 title, voiced support for the pro-democracy demonstrators during a question-and-answer session, she might have expected some criticism. Ms Pacharaporn, who won the title on Sunday night, was subjected to a torrent of cyberbullying for her answer that was quite untypical for a beauty contestant. "With my heart, I would choose the protesters' side," said the 22-year-old, when asked what she thought of the protests. Instead, there are allegations that they tend to only use the law to muzzle critics and political opponents of the government. The government, which boasts of existing through democratic means, must set a good example and provide its critics with protection.

Source: Bangkok Post September 23, 2020 23:15 UTC