Although holding a banner against the coup is freedom of expression, the act is destroying democracy, therefore they deserve arrest and attitude adjustment,” he told the court. The ban carries the punishment of up to one-year imprisonment and a fine of up to Bt20,000. Earlier this month, Jatupat was sentenced to two years and six months in prison for lese majeste after sharing a BBC article. The activist is also facing other charges as a consequence of his activism against the military junta. Among them are charges of sedition and violation of a political ban, which are ongoing in courts.

Source: The Nation Bangkok August 23, 2017 12:22 UTC