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Musician and activist Chaiamorn Ammy Kaewwiboonpan, 32, receives roses as he arrives to report himself on royal insult charges, at the Attorney General's office in Bangkok, Thailand February 17, 2021. Picture taken February 17, 2021. REUTERSAthit Perawongmetha
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Thai activist accused of burning king's portrait arrested

Musician and activist Chaiamorn “Ammy” Kaewwiboonpan is accused of setting fire to the portrait on Sunday in front of a Bangkok prison where four prominent activists are being held

Demonstrators hold flags during an anti-government protest in Bangkok, Thailand February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
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Dozens hurt at weekend Thai protest as police use rubber bullets

A person holds a portrait of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, as royalists wait for the arrival of royal couple, in Bangkok, Thailand, November 25, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
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Thai opposition party pushes to amend royal insult law

Former leader of the banned Future Forward Party Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit speaks during an interview with Reuters in Bangkok, Thailand, May 19, 2020. REUTERS/Juarawee Kittisilpa
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Thai govt to file royal defamation complaint against opposition figure Thanathorn

Supporters of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida gather before a religious ceremony, at The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, November 1, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
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Signs of dissent within Thai military as protests grow

Supporters of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida gather before a religious ceremony, at The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, November 1, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
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Thailand criticised over royal insult charges as more summoned

Royalists wearing yellow shirts of which one is waving a Thailand's flag, march during an event to support the monarchy in Bangkok, Thailand, October 27,2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
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Thai MPs to vote on reforms, day after six protesters shot