<p>Human rights lawyers have condemned the arrest and detention of the four latest lèse majesté suspects, including a 14-year-old. &nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.tlhr2014.com/th/?p=4298">Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR)</a>&nbsp;on 20 May 2017 issued a statement on the arrest of Chirayu, Rathathamanun, Akharaphong (surnames withheld due to privacy concerns), and a 14-year-old in Khon Kaen on 19 May.</p> <p>According to the police, the four were arrested for allegedly burning an arch erected in honour of the late King Bhumibol in Chonnabot District of Khon Kaen on 15 May.</p>

<p>A civil society group has pointed out that the Thai authorities’ policy to provide financial support for the education of only children of Thai nationals is a violation of children's rights. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>