[1] In May 2019, Kritsana disappeared after being handed over to Thai authorities from Vietnam.
[4] Krtisana was under police investigation in Thailand for allegations of lèse-majesté.
[5][6] He fled Thailand to Laos after the 2014 Thai military coup.
[7] In April 2019, Kritsana along with activists Chucheep Chiwasut, known as Uncle Sanam Luang, and Siam Theerawut, were reported to have crossed into Vietnam from Laos using fake passports.
[8] On 8 May 2019, the trio were reportedly turned over to Thai authorities, according to Human Rights Watch, though Thai deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon denied it.