Police said the brass plaque, cemented in place near the Grand Palace in Bangkok after the protests, was being held as evidence. Protest leader Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak expressed little surprise it had been removed. ARRESTSParit is among more than a dozen protest leaders who have already been arrested and bailed over earlier demonstrations -- though on other grounds than criticising the monarchy, Section 112 of the Thai criminal code. Another protest leader, Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul, told Reuters they had not insulted the monarchy. It is still an important symbol,” said barber Craig Kunakorn, 33, who visited the spot where the new plaque had been removed.

Source: Standard Digital September 21, 2020 11:48 UTC