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Thai appeals court finds 5 activists guilty of trying to block royal motorcade in 2020
- An appeals court in Thailand found five activists guilty of impeding a royal motorcade during pro-democracy demonstrations in 2020, reversing previous acquittals and imposing prison sentences of 16 to 21 years.
- The incident took place on October 14, 2020, during a rally demanding democratic reforms.
- The Court of Appeal stated that the defendants were credible in knowing it was the queen's motorcade and obstructed it, violating several laws.
- Ekachai Hongkangwan received just over 21 years of imprisonment, while the other four received 16 years each.
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Thai appeals court finds 5 activists guilty of trying to block royal motorcade in 2020
An appeals court in Thailand has reversed the acquittals of five people charged with impeding the motorcade of the country’s queen during pro-democracy demonstrations in 2020, handing them prison sentences ranging from 16 to 21 years.
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