BANGKOK, Oct 30 — A Thai court sentenced a leader of 2020 protests to an additional two years in jail today, a rights group said, bringing his total term to more than 34 years.
Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was convicted on a fresh count of lese majeste, the strict law that shields the Thai royal family from criticism but which critics say is used to muzzle dissent.
Arnon rose to prominence in youth-led protests that saw tens of thousands of people take to the streets in 2020, calling for reform of the military-drafted constitution and the monarchy.
The 42-year-old has been jailed since 2023 on multiple royal insult convictions linked to the protests and his social media posts.
