Supitcha "Melinn" Chailom
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It was a shock. I wasn't expecting it because I only talked about the dog. It was during Covid when the police came to my home with the summons, so they knew my parents would be there with me. They tried to stay calm, but I nearly lost my mind.”
Supitcha "Melinn" Chailom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Melinn described the shock of receiving a lèse majesté summons after giving a speech about the king's dog.
“I love playing games, and I dreamed of being a game designer,”
Supitcha "Melinn" Chailom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Melinn told the journalist from exile in Canada about her childhood dream before becoming an activist.
“I felt that, as a young person, I could not question, or have a discussion with people older than me. The monarchy gave me the same vibe.”
Supitcha "Melinn" Chailom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Melinn explained why the monarchy felt similarly restrictive to her as a young person unable to question elders.
“We knew the risks, but we thought it would be safer just conducting a poll. It turns out it was not.”
Supitcha "Melinn" Chailom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Melinn discussed the risks of conducting street polls about the monarchy as part of the Thalu Wang movement.