The group's single"The Law 112: Secrecy and Renegades" is a raucous, defiant anthem with a taboo-defying message - challenging Thailand's draconian lese majeste laws.
The 112 of the title refers to the lese majeste section of Thailand's criminal code, but the song's lyrics avoid criticising any person or institution by name. Despite the song's contentious title, the main source of inspiration comes from the plot of fantasy video game"Dark Souls", in which corruption is a major theme, Poom said.The protests calling for political reform that rocked Bangkok in 2020 exposed a generational split in Thailand between youngsters yearning for change and a more conservative older generation."My mother originally said 'you can't do this'.
With a limited market for their brand of alternative metal in Thailand, the seven-member band mainly focuses on touring overseas.At its peak in the second half of 2020, the protests demanding royal reform and the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha - who took power in a 2014 coup - drew tens of thousands to the streets of Bangkok.
Band members Poom "Jay" Euarchukiati and Chitipat Wanyasurakul perform during a concert at Lido Connect in Bangkok, on Feb 12, 2022. PHOTO: AFP
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