BANGKOK, Sept 19 — The Thai king’s son has called for open discussion of the country’s tough laws against insulting the royal family, a sensitive topic that has seen hundreds of people prosecuted in recent years. Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, the second son of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, made the comments after visiting …
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Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has denied charges of less majeste against him. — Reuters pic BANGKOK, April 11 — A prominent Thai politician faces up to 20 years in prison following his indictment today for insulting the king and violating a cyber law, after he criticised the government for over-reliance on a …
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Demonstrators take cover from rubber bullets during a clash with the police while protesting against the amendment of the lese majeste law, in Bangkok, Thailand November 14, 2021. — Reuters pic BANGKOK, Nov 14 — Hundreds of protesters rallied in Bangkok today against a decision by a top court that …
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