The group later became known as “MBK39”, comprising key activists, such as Veera Somkwamkid, Rangsiman Rome, Sirawit Serithiwat, Nuttaa “Bow” Mahattana, Arnon Nampha, Ekachai Hongkangwan, Sukrit Piansuwan, Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal and Sombat Boongamanong.
They had been charged with sedition under Section 116 of the Criminal Code.