On November 27, activist and human rights lawyer Anon Nampa staged a shirtless protest in court after being ordered to leave the courtroom during a closed-door hearing in his lèse majesté trial under Section 112 of the Thai Criminal Code. The protest was sparked by a dispute over the issuance of summonses for key evidence. The court unexpectedly ordered the session to be held in private, a departure from previous hearings in the case, and cleared all observers from the courtroom, citing confidentiality. Security personnel were stationed to block entry.
Anon removed his shirt inside the courtroom to express his discontent, which led the court to initiate contempt of court charges. He also submitted a formal objection against the presiding judge, accusing them of bias and compromising his right to a fair trial. Anon’s act of protest highlights broader concerns about transparency and fairness in high-profile judicial proceedings.