Arnon Nampa

“Living here is a struggle. But it is just a dot in the bigger picture of our movement's struggle. We must play a part in writing our own history. Become a drop of water that will one day become an ocean.”

Arnon Nampa · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30

Arnon wrote this to his family earlier in 2026 about his struggle in prison and the broader movement.

“To me, this isn't a surprise,”

Arnon Nampa · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30

Arnon Nampa told reporters this after a Bangkok court sentenced him for violating Thailand's lèse majesté law.

“Since the first day that we made up our mind to take up this mission, we knew of the dangers. Speaking the truth is not difficult. What is difficult is speaking a forbidden truth. I remember well that on the evening of 3 August 2020, after speaking at the Harry Potter event, I felt very good, content, and relieved to have finally begun speaking about the truth, in public,”

Arnon Nampa · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30

Arnon wrote this to his family last year, reflecting on his decision to speak about the monarchy at the 3 August 2020 Harry Potter protest.

“If the country was more open, we would be able to talk about these issues freely.”

Arnon Nampa · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30

Arnon Nampa told reporters this after a Bangkok court sentenced him for violating Thailand's lèse majesté law.

“Dear Pran and Karl, my beloved children, The winter wind has not only brought us cool weather, but also brings back stories from the past. I miss the time we travelled outside Bangkok that first winter after Karl came into this world. It was such a magical time for me. I shall miss it every winter I spend here until I regain my freedom.”

Arnon Nampa · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30

Arnon wrote this letter to his young children from his cell in Bangkok Remand Prison, where he has been held for three years.