112WATCH interviews child activist Thanalop ‘Yok’ Phalanchai who was charged with lèse-majesté in Thailand
This interview captures the perspective of young Thai activist Yok, who critiques the structural injustices of Thailand's judicial system, particularly the misuse and lack of neutrality in Article 112 (Lèse-majesté) prosecutions.
June 10, 2026
Drawing from her 51-day detention at a juvenile center, she highlights the systemic violations of children's rights and political prisoners' right to bail. Ultimately, Yok urges ordinary citizens to actively critique authority rather than relying on politicians, while emphasizing the value of cross-generational dialogue in reclaiming human security and democratic freedom. Yok has remained the youngest person to be charged under this law.
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