The leader of a popular new Thai political party which came third in last month’s elections has denied criminal charges of sedition filed against him by the ruling military junta and expressed concern that he will be tried in a military court. The leader of a popular new Thai political party which came third in last month’s elections has denied criminal charges of sedition filed against him by the ruling military junta and expressed concern that he will be tried in a military court. “I’m concerned because this case is under the military court instead of the criminal court,” he said in a statement to reporters. It has slapped criminal charges on critics and some have been detained for up to weeks for “attitude adjustment” sessions at military bases in efforts to change their views. Thais wear T-shirts in support of Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit (Sakchai Lalit/AP)Thanathorn’s party said the police interview was observed by several embassy and UN representatives, including from the US and the European Union.

Source: Irish Independent April 06, 2019 08:15 UTC