Motorcade poll activists cleared
Court says protesters were expressing freedom of speech and did not directly mention monarchy
PUBLISHED : 7 Jul 2026 at 16:30
The Bangkok South Criminal Court on Monday acquitted activist Tantawan "Tawan" Tuatulanon and seven accomplices of lese majeste and sedition charges linked to a 2022 public opinion campaign about royal motorcades.
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