Court Acquits 5 Protesters Accused of Obstructing Thai Queen's Motorcade

A Thai court is set to deliver a verdict in the case of five individuals accused of obstructing the queen's motorcade during a pro-democracy march in 2020. If found guilty of violating Article 110 of the Criminal Code, which prohibits acts that harm the liberty of the queen, the defendants could face the death penalty. The incident occurred during a rally in Bangkok, where a royal motorcade carrying Queen Suthida and Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti was met by protesters. Critics argue that laws protecting the monarchy are often used to suppress political dissent. The verdict comes at a time of growing public debate and political change in Thailand.