(Prachatai English)
BANGKOK – The leaders of a campaign to divide Nakhon Ratchasima into two provinces have been accused of defaming the Thai monarchy, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Kampan Boonyued, a former civil servant and the leader of the movement to separate Bua Yai and seven other districts from the northeastern province, met with police on Tuesday to respond to a lese majeste accusation. The complaint was filed by the leaders of the group opposing the establishment of Bua Yai Province.
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The complaint also accused Sarawut Nuanponkrang and Arun Akarapridi, two other leaders of Bua Yai District, of defaming the monarchy.
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