Activists defy army chief
Group vows Article 112 fight will go upcountry
A network of academics has vowed to carry on with its campaign to amend the controversial lese majeste law and defied the army chief's call for them to cease their action.
However, the group has admitted any proposed amendments to the law stand little chance of being passed by parliament.
Puangthong Rungswasdisab, a political scientist at Chulalongkorn University, said yesterday the Campaign Committee for the Amendment of Article 112 is collecting 10,000 signatures to seek an amendment to Article 112 of the Criminal Code, better known as the lese majeste law.
This article is older than 60 days, which we reserve for our premium members only.You can subscribe to our premium member subscription, here.
About the author
- Writer: Nattaya Chetchotiros
- Position: Reporter
