"Thai Queen's Car Blockade: Verdict Pending, Death Penalty Possible"

A Thai court is set to deliver a verdict in the case of five people accused of impeding the queen's motorcade during a pro-democracy march in 2020, an offense that could carry a death sentence. The defendants are the only ones charged with violating Article 110 of the Criminal Code, which prohibits acts that harm the liberty of the queen, the heir apparent, and the regent. The verdict comes at a time of growing debate about the role of the monarchy in Thai society and follows a recent election defeat for the ruling coalition.