Dozens of protesters gathered in front of a Bangkok court on Saturday to demand the release of activist leaders, vowing to escalate anti-government demonstrations with a call for a protest in the Thai capital.
Human rights lawyer Anon Nampa, 35, and student activist Panupong Jasnok, 23, were arrested on Friday and held overnight in connection with recent protests demanding greater democracy.
“No matter how senior you are, you are not above the taxes that pay your salaries,” he said as police watched. Charges against Anon and Panupong include sedition and violating an emergency decree imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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