Thread by @nathanlawkc

THREAD:
1. This is a story of a Thai student leader, which makes my tears drop.
I don’t know Francis personally, but the same pursuit of freedom and human dignity makes us connected. Proud to be part of #Milkteaalliace
#StandWithThailand

2. I feel the pain when he made a brave decision, to turn himself to the police to prove that he is innocent -- even though he may face life-long imprisonment under the current draconian law.

3. Just a couple days ago, he recorded a video in support of Hong Kong movement and Taiwan. The police accused him of intending to hurt the Queen on 14 Oct, when the protest was completely peaceful and did not obstruct the movement of the Queen.

4. Francis was wanted under the military rule that arbitrarily deprives people of their basic rights of protesting and speech. It’s obvious that the authority intended to intimidate the other protestors by setting Francis as an example. This charge could put him in jail for life.

5. When Francis heard about the arrest warrant, he decided to confront this absurd accusation – on 16 Oct, he turned himself to the police station and stated clearly that he did not intend to hurt anyone.

6. Before he stepped into the police station, he reconfirmed his determination towards the fight for freedom. He quoted President Roosevelt:” The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.”

7. Often people living in democratic societies take freedom for granted. While in the other part of the world, protestors have to face life-long imprisonment for the most fundamental rights to protest and vote. We all stand together, and to support the pursuit of democracy.
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