'Inconvenient truth' of monarchy reform needs to be discussed, says former FFP leaderProgressive Movement co-founder Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit speaks to reporters during a brief appearance at the Sanam Luang pro-democracy protest on Sept 19. Progressive Movement founder Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has expressed support for student protesters calling for reforms to the monarchy, saying Thai people must tackle an “inconvenient truth” about the country. “As a constitutional monarchy, the monarchy has to be above politics,” he said. “Bringing the monarchy into politics is dangerous as otherwise people would start criticising the monarchy.”Mr Thanathorn praised the students who have taken to streets with their concerns. “Each country has its own inconvenient truth.

Source: Bangkok Post September 26, 2020 11:15 UTC