Thai protest leaders report to police on charges of insulting the monarchy, as authorities' tolerance wears out

 CNN, Nov 30, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand (CNN)Five pro-democracy leaders reported to Thai police Monday to face accusations of lese majeste -- a controversial and sweeping law that prohibits criticism of Thailand's royal family -- as authorities attempt to crack down on the country's growing protest movement.

It's the first time in more than two years that the law has been used, signaling that authorities are becoming increasingly frustrated with the demonstrations against the country's military-backed government, which are calling for reforms to the military-drafted constitution and powerful monarchy.

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