The student who dared to challenge Thailand's mighty monarchy
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Pathum Thani, Sep 30 (EFE/EPA).- When Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul, a 22-year-old university student, in August read a 10-point manifesto to reform the monarchy before thousands of protesters, she left Thailand in a state of shock.
Never before in the recent history of the country has anyone dared to directly challenge the mighty royal house in public in this way.
Rung is one of the most visible faces of the student movement that began in February and since July has flooded the streets of Bangkok to demand democratic reforms and a review of the role of monarchy, a taboo subject in Thailand. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK. Editor: NATTAKARN JEAMRUGEEKUL).
Never before in the recent history of the country has anyone dared to directly challenge the mighty royal house in public in this way.
Rung is one of the most visible faces of the student movement that began in February and since July has flooded the streets of Bangkok to demand democratic reforms and a review of the role of monarchy, a taboo subject in Thailand. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK. Editor: NATTAKARN JEAMRUGEEKUL).