Equal in the eyes of martial law?
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Former deputy premier Surapong Tovichakchaikul has been summoned by the NCPO for "attitude readjustment" after offering his opinions on the impeachment of ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon justified the decision on the basi
Meanwhile, former PDRC leader Suthep Thaugsuban, now a monk called Phra Suthep, addresses large crowds at his temple on overtly political issues. And last week a 60-strong crowd rallied outside the New Zealand Embassy demanding the extradition to Thailand of a man accused of breaching the lese majeste law. They threaten to escalate their protests if he is not.
In neither of these cases have the authorities intervened. It seems that martial law is being implemented on a selective basis.
Robin Grant
