BANGKOK, June 1 Two prominent Thai pro-democracy protest leaders were granted bail today, weeks after contracting coronavirus in the kingdom’s overcrowded prison system. Activist Panupong “Mike” Jadnok and human rights lawyer Anon Numpa are both facing multiple charges under royal.
BANGKOK (AFP): Two prominent Thai pro-democracy protest leaders were granted bail on Tuesday (June 1), weeks after contracting coronavirus in the kingdom's overcrowded prison system.
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Anti-government protesters leaders Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul, Panupong “Mike” Jadnok, Jatupat “Pai” Boonpattararaksa and other leaders speak to the media as they arrive to report themselves over royal insult charges, at the Attorney General’s office in Bangkok, Thailand March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Two prominent Thai pro-democracy protest leaders were granted bail on Tuesday, weeks after contracting coronavirus in the kingdom’s overcrowded prison system. Activist Panupong “Mike” Jadnok and human rights lawyer Anon Numpa are both facing multiple charges under royal defamation laws. A Thai criminal court on Tuesday granted them bail, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said.