In response to the Constitutional Court making a controversial determination that pro-democracy demonstrations, and the speeches leaders gave at them, were considered an illegal attempt to overthrow the government and monarchy, computer hackers took over the Court’s web site homepage and did some redecorating.
The web site was hacked and text was changed to show the phrase “kangaroo court” – a slang time period for an authority with out credibility that ignores rules or laws. The homepage additionally linked to a music video on YouTube for the track Guillotine by US-based hip-hop group Death Grips. The band hails from Sacramento, California’s capital metropolis and the music is an experimental abrasive hip-hop track with a low-budget video featuring MC Ride shouting lyrics from a car with glitchy black and white static within the home windows.
The track is relatively obscure and released 10 years ago – a curious selection for hackers to show however sure to rile tempers for advocates of the Court. The web site hasn’t been restored and, as of this writing, http://www.constitutionalcourt.or.th/ is completely offline.
Six-figure was more than likely in response to the ruling yesterday that stated that speeches given by Arnon Nampa, Panupong “Mike” Jadnok, and Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul at protest on August 10, 2020 and subsequent demonstrations are advocating for the overthrow of the federal government and the monarchy. They ordered the 3 activist leaders and all their followers to stop all action in opposition to the kingdom and state. While the ruling carries no instant punishment, it can be utilized in different pending and future instances against activists and supporters..