Articles for Royal Defamation

Thai dissident jailed for two more years over royal defamation
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Thai dissident jailed for two more years over royal defamation

Raw Story  

One of Thailand's most prominent human rights activists was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday under the kingdom's royal defamation law, his fifth conviction on the controversial charges, a legal rights group said. Thailand has some of the world's strictest royal defamation laws, which shield King Maha Vajiralongkorn and his close family from criticism and which opponents say have …

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Royal defamation in Thailand: Political and legal flashpoint
5 months, 1 week ago

Royal defamation in Thailand: Political and legal flashpoint

Hindustan Times  

Over the past two decades, Thailand's political landscape has been characterised by significant turmoil and instability, marked by frequent changes in leadership, military coups, and contentious legal battles involving prominent political figures. The interplay of political power, legal controversies, and public dissent has created a complex and often volatile environment, reflecting the deep-rooted challenges in establishing a stable and democratic …

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Thai court rules that progressive Move Forward party must stop trying to change royal defamation law
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Thai court rules that progressive Move Forward party must stop trying to change royal defamation law

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that the progressive Move Forward party must cease advocating amending the law on royal defamation — a decision that leaves the party vulnerable to being dissolved. The court’s nine judges deemed it unconstitutional to advocate a change in Article 112 in the country’s Criminal Code — also known as lese-majeste law — which …

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Thai court jails activist for 28 years jail for royal defamation
1 year, 10 months ago

Thai court jails activist for 28 years jail for royal defamation

The Hindu  

A Thai court sentenced a man to 28 years in prison for insulting the monarchy in online posts, his lawyer said Thursday. A court in the northern city of Chiang Rai found Mongkol Tirakote, 29, an online clothing vendor and activist, guilty in two separate royal defamation cases. Mongkol also faces a third, separate royal defamation charge over online posts …

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‘Shattering the palace’: Young women take up Thailand reform call
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Shattering the palace’: Young women take up Thailand reform call

Al Jazeera  

As activists turn to new methods in campaign for change, Thai authorities ratchet up surveillance and harassment. Royal defamation under the Thai criminal code is referred to as Section 112, or as the public calls it simply “112.” Changing tactics Tawan is part of the underground anti-monarchy group, Thaluwang, a name that translates to ‘Shattering the Palace’. “Thaluwang also supports …

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‘Repression breeds defiance’: Thai activists unbowed by detention
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Repression breeds defiance’: Thai activists unbowed by detention

Al Jazeera  

Thailand’s political dissidents shattered taboos by calling for reform of the monarchy and not being deterred by jail time. “I talked to Anon and Penguin everyday, we talked politics and about how we need to correct the justice system,” Mike told Al Jazeera, referring to Parit ‘Penguin’ Chiwarak, another prominent Thai activist who has also been recently released on bail. …

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