Thai Authorities Arrest Pro-Democracy Protest Leader
Parit 'Penguin' Chiwarak taken in for leading protest last month.
Parit 'Penguin' Chiwarak taken in for leading protest last month.
Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak has emerged as a leading figure in the pro-democracy movement, stepping forward to openly criticize the monarchy.
The Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced a Thammasat University student activist in absentia to two years in prison for defaming the monarchy.
Despite his release, "Penguin" is still facing 20 lese-majeste charges, more than any other jailed activist. His mother told DW how she...
Political activist Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak was sentenced in absentia to two years in prison on Wednesday for lese-majeste in 2021.
Thai student activist Parit Chiwarak was arrested on August 14, 2020, and charged with sedition for his role in a peaceful pro-democracy protest.
Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gather in Bangkok despite an emergency government ban.
Student leader released on bail as protesters continue to demand reform of monarchy and resignation of prime minister.
“Long live the Queen!” people cried, as Parit Chiwarak, a leader of Thailand's student-led protests, took the stage in a bouffant wig and...
In 2020, nearly 160 activists were hit with criminal charges for the protests under Thailand's tough royal defamation laws, which carry a...
Student activist and one of the prominent leaders of the 2020–2021 pro-democracy movement in Thailand member of the Free People group and known for street organizing and speeches.