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Lawmakers back Section 112
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/12/2020
» Senator and MPs have voiced support for the lese majeste law after a pro-democracy group called on the UN to stop the government prosecuting protest leaders for insulting the monarchy.
Don't abuse Section 112
News, Editorial, Published on 16/02/2018
» Having been charged with lese majeste for the fifth time for his 2014 remark which questioned whether King Naresuan had really won a 1593 battle by defeating a Burmese prince, historian and social critic Sulak Sivaraksa has been cleared. Last month, the Bangkok military court decided to drop the case against him citing a lack of evidence. But the majority of people charged with lese majeste offences are not so lucky.
Stuck on Section 112
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/07/2023
» Anyone who caught the broadcast of yesterday’s parliamentary debate was in for quite a surprise. Dubbed “D-Day”, the highly anticipated “political showdown” over the eligibility of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s PM candidacy included a fearsome debate about the party’s plan to amend the infamous Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law.
Section 112 is untouchable
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/11/2024
» Re: "Section 112 won't fix itself", (Editorial, Nov 7).
Dodging Section 112 debate
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/11/2024
» Re: "S112 won't fix itself", (BP, Nov 7).
Section 112 in the spotlight
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/06/2020
» Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha conveyed a notable message on Monday that His Majesty the King has asked for the controversial Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lese majeste law, not to be used.
Thai scams rise 112% in 2024
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/02/2025
» Thailand has experienced a surge in scam calls and SMS messages, reaching 168 million in 2024, marking a five-year high, according to Gogolook Thailand's 2024 annual report.
Opposition backs off on Section 112
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/11/2021
» Opposition parties in the House of Representatives have decided not to propose amendments to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law, as a bloc, but individual parties or members can do so, Pheu Thai Party leader Chonlanan Srikaew said on Wednesday.
Petition filed to protect Section 112
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2021
» Suwit Thongprasert, an ex-monk formerly known as Phra Buddha Isara, on Friday submitted a petition to the parliament president to oppose any moves to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law.
Myanmar arrests 112 Rohingya 'without documents’
Published on 23/12/2022
» Myanmar authorities have arrested more than 110 Rohingya, including children, for travelling “without official documents” as they tried to make their way to Malaysia, state media reported on Friday.