Activist in Thailand sent to two years in jail for dressing like queen
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Kathmandu, September 13. An activist in Thailand was sentenced two years in jail for being dressed up like the queen for an event. A Thailand court gave the verdict on Monday.
The activist, named Jatuporn “New” Saeoueng wore a pink silk dress for a mock fashion show in 2020. She was accompanied by another person holding an umbrella for her. The fashion show was a protest against the fashion show by Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana.
Further, Queen Suthida dresses in silk attires for public occassions and a person with umbrella accompanies her.
Moreover, Jatuporn initially was termed a three year jail term for defaming the monarch. But it was reduced to two years with a fine of 1,000 baht ($27.50). Jatuporn said there was no intention of mocking anyone and dressed in a traditional version of the Thai dress.
While Jatuporn aims to go to Supreme Court if her pleas are not heard, human rights groups are also on her side.
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