VOICED : Leave them kids alone: Thais balk at juntas 12 Commandments

The video discusses the influence of Thailand's monarchy on its education system and society. It highlights the royal defamation law used to protect the monarchy from criticism and the changes in school curriculum to instill 12 values in youth. The video also covers protests against the ruling junta, using cultural symbols like the three-finger salute from The Hunger Games. Despite the king's popularity, critics argue that the junta uses laws to silence opposition.

What is the significance of the monarchy in Thai culture?

• It is not widely respected.

• It is a recent development.

• It is central to Thai identity.

• It is only important to older generations.

What action has the Thai military taken to protect the monarchy?

• They have reduced the power of the monarchy.

• They have encouraged open criticism of the monarchy.

• They have increased the use of a strict defamation law.

• They have abolished the royal defamation law.

What is the purpose of the new school curriculum introduced by the junta?

• To focus solely on scientific education.

• To instill a set of 12 values in the youth.

• To teach students about global cultures.

• To promote international education standards.

How are protesters expressing their dissent against the ruling junta?

• By using a salute from The Hunger Games.

• By organizing large rallies.

• By writing letters to the king.

• By boycotting local businesses.

What do critics say about the junta's use of the lese majeste laws?

• They are used to promote free speech.

• They are used to silence opponents.

• They are rarely enforced.

• They are beneficial for democracy.