The 22-year-old is one of many showbiz celebrities recruited to host “Doen Na Prathet Thai” (Moving Thailand Forward). Academic Pavin Chachavalpongpun, who is living overseas to avoid the lese-majeste charge, described Cherprang as a “detergent for dictatorship” and a “greenhorn in democracy”. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that he felt sorry for Cherprang, as she had done nothing wrong. At Government House last week, Cherprang and other showbiz celebrities met General Prayut, who honoured them for helping provide public services free of charge. However, the ratings have risen after showbiz celebrities began participating.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 11, 2018 18:00 UTC