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Arnon Nampa | |
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อานนท์ นำภา | |
 Arnon in 2022 | |
| Born | 18 August 1984 Thung Khao Luang district, Roi Et province, Thailand |
| Alma mater | Ramkhamhaeng University (LLB) Thai Bar Association (BL) |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | 2020–2021 Thai protests' co-leader |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Jarupong Thongsin for Democracy Award (2020) Gwangju Prize for Human Rights (2021) |
Arnon Nampa (Thai: อานนท์ นำภา; RTGS: Anon Nampha; born August 18, 1984) is a Thai lawyer and activist known for his critical stance on theon the Thai monarchy, a highly controversial topic in the country.[1] Initially celebrated as a leading human rights defender, Nampa's involvement in pro-democracy movements has led to numerous criminal charges. He became a key figure in the 2020–2021 Thai protests, advocating for unprecedented reforms to the monarchy led by non-elite groups.[2]
In 2020, Nampa was detained without trial for 24 days. Following Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha’s directive in November 2020 to enforce all applicable laws, including lèse-majesté, against demonstrators, Nampa's detention was extended to 110 days. After being released on bail in June 2021, he was detained again from August 9, 2021, to February 27, 2022, resulting in a total of 203 days without trial during this period, and 337 days of detention between 2020 and 2022.
On January 17, 2024, Nampa was sentenced to four years in prison for lèse-majesté related to his 2021 social media activities.[3] Later, on July 28, 2024, he received an additional four-year sentence for defaming the royal family and violating the Computer Crime Act through two social media posts from early 2021.[4]
- ^ "Three activists who break Thailand's deepest taboo". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 23 September 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "คุม 'ทนายอานนท์ - ไมค์' ส่งศาลแล้วทั้งคู่ ทามกลางมวลชนนับร้อย". bangkokbiznews.com. 7 August 2020. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Thailand: Leading activist Arnon Nampa jailed over calls for royal reform". 26 September 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Thailand court jails activist Arnon Nampa for four extra years upon royal defamation convictions". www.jurist.org. 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.