Thailand: First conviction of protester under military rule sets dangerous precedent | Amnesty International
"While it comes as a relief that Weerayuth has not been jailed today,
the verdict sends an alarming message that peaceful protest is not
tolerated in Thailand. This is likely to be the first in a series of
planned trials of people who have voiced dissent against the army’s
rule. We’re calling for it to be the last," said Richard Bennett,
Amnesty International’s Asia Pacific Director
Tuesday's conviction is the first of a protester since martial law was declared in Thailand in late May.
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