Thai military removes Harit Srikhao's political photographs from Bangkok gallery exhibition

Thai soldiers entered Gallery Ver in Bangkok last week and removed three photographic works by artist Harit Srikhao from his exhibition 'Whitewash'. The 22-year-old artist's series examines Thailand's recent political history, specifically referencing the 2010 military crackdown on Redshirt protesters that resulted in more than 90 deaths. Harit began investigating his country's past following the 2014 coup, noting that despite the high casualty count, no victims have received legal or social justice. His project aims to humanize those affected while challenging what he describes as government-led 'history laundering' and 'moral attunement' influencing younger generations. The army offered no explanation for the seizure, though Harit stated the intervention was not entirely unexpected. Art Asia Pacific reported the incident, which highlights ongoing tensions between artistic expression and military authority in Thailand.