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Lese majeste losing ground
News, Editorial, Published on 22/09/2018
» The Appeal Court's acquittal of six young men on Tuesday of lese majeste charges -- on the grounds that they did not intend to commit the crime -- marks another positive step forward in the way allegations of defaming the Crown are handled.
Case for lese majeste
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/03/2021
» I agree with Burin Kantabutra in his March 25 letter "Show some respect", that in order to minimise the damage from the excessive and unreasonable use of Section 112 of the Criminal Code (lese majeste), the approval of the Privy Council should be obtained before the government charges anybody with it.
Lese majeste clarity needed
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/11/2021
» The two leading opposition parties -- Pheu Thai and Move Forward -- have made their stances clear on the controversial Section 112 of the criminal code, better known as the lese majeste law.
PM issues lese majeste warning
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Wassana Nanuam and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/11/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has indicated that the lese majeste law will be among "all laws and articles" to be enforced against demonstrators.
Lese majeste law and reality
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 26/03/2018
» The lese majeste law in Thailand is a sensitive subject that most people prefer to avoid talking about. Under Article 112 of the criminal code, anyone can file a lese majeste complaint against anyone else and the police are obligated to investigate every single complaint. The courts can sentence anyone who "defames, insults or threatens the king, the queen, the heir-apparent or the regent" to jail terms of between three and 15 years.
Lese majeste prisoner Somyot released
Online Reporters, Published on 30/04/2018
» Somyot Prueksakasemsuk was released on Monday after serving seven years in jail for lese majeste and defamation.
MFP seeks lese majeste rejig
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/02/2021
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has proposed an overhaul of Section 112 of the Criminal Code -- the lese majeste law -- with watered-down penalties.
PM's aide: 'lese majeste untouchable'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/11/2021
» It is impossible to repeal Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lese majeste law, both in technicality and spirit, and doing so runs counter to the constitution, said Thipanan Sirichana, the former deputy spokeswoman of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party.
Activist acquitted of lese majeste
Post Reporters, Published on 15/03/2022
» The lower court has acquitted a political activist of lese majeste and computer crime charges due to the lack of witnesses and evidence to support the allegations.
Lese majeste trial awaits Thanathorn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/04/2022
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, chairman of the Progressive Movement, is to stand trial in the Criminal Court for lese majeste.