The Thai Federation movement has no on-the-ground presence in Thailand and appears to be mainly active online, with support from Thais living overseas.ĭeputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said earlier this week the group is based in Laos and is affiliated with an activist who fled the country because of lese majeste charges. 'These offences each carry a maximum prison term of seven years.' The three released will be summoned to a court where a prosecutor will decide if they are to be indicted or freed. 'All four suspects are charged with sedition and illegal association,' said lawyer Pawinee Chumsri. Three of those arrested have been released on bail, according to a representative from the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights. Political activity has also been banned since a 2014 military coup deposed the civilian government and as the countdown begins for the kingdom's first election in four years, authorities have ramped up pressure on activists. Republicanism is a taboo topic in Thailand where even perceived criticism of the monarchy can lead to 15 years in prison under draconian lese majeste laws. The arrests began September 6 when authorities found one woman in possession of 400 T-shirts promoting the 'Thai Federation' movement that seeks to turn the constitutional monarchy into a republic, according to a representative from the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights group. © Provided by AFP As the countdown begins for Thailand's first election in four years, Prayuth Chan-O-Cha's military-backed government has stepped up pressure on political activists Thailand's military has charged four people with sedition after seizing T-shirts allegedly promoting republicanism, a legal aid group said Friday, the latest crackdown on political activism as the kingdom prepares for long-delayed elections. If you want to download Bibles in indigenous or minor languages please go here: Download Bibles - Indigenous.
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