the 45-year-old vendor, wearing red, slaps the face of the high school girl who did not stand up during the national anthem at Ayutthaya railway station on Tuesday. (Photo from เพื่ออยุธยา เพื่อประชาธิปไตย For Ayutthaya For Democracy Facebook page)A 45-year-old vendor has been charged with assault after slapping a girl who did not stand up during the playing of the national anthem at Ayutthaya railway station on Tuesday evening. A video of her assaulting the 15-year-old student went viral online, drawing heavy criticism of the woman's action. The vendor, identified only as Poo, became angry after the girl had failed to stand up for the 6pm national anthem on Tuesday. However, the girl's uncle explained she did not stand because she was having her period, not showing lack of respect for the anthem as alleged by the woman.

Source: Bangkok Post October 29, 2020 01:30 UTC