'Their voice is vital' - Thai celebs break silence on democracy protestsPro-democracy protesters hold up their mobile phones as lights during an anti-government rally at Victory Monument in Bangkok on Sunday. Political statements are unusual from Thai celebs, whose lucrative endorsements rely on the billionaire clans that are a pillar of the country's establishment. Thai-American K-Pop idol Nichkhun, better known as the "Thai Prince", told his 6.9 million Twitter followers he cannot "stand idly by" after Friday's scenes, an escalation after months of student-led protests. "We've had a lot of injustice going on in Thailand for decades, fighting against our government for democracy," she added. The support from some celebrities, and silence from others, are not lost on the young protesters.

Source: Bangkok Post October 18, 2020 12:00 UTC