BANGKOK -- A Thai criminal court denied bail on Tuesday to four leading pro-democracy figures, including student activist Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa, who have been charged with lese-majeste and sedition among other alleged offenses.
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand's court denies bail to leading lese-majeste defendants
Student activist Penguin and human rights lawyer Arnon held on remand
Military cadets hold up Thai national flags as they gather outside the Grand Palace to celebrate the 67th birthday of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok on July 28, 2019. © Reuters
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