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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.
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.
More anti-Section 112 graffiti found
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2023
» TRAT: More graffiti protesting the lese majeste law was found on a wall of the Provincial Municipal Office's market on Friday.
Court asked to permit rally against Section 112
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2021
» The Ratsadon protest group on Friday petitioned the Civil Court to issue a temporary injunction to allow protesters to hold a rally at Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok on Sunday.
DUP/Teen held on 112 rap gets bail
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2023
» A 15-year-old girl who spent 50 days in detention on a royal defamation charge was released yesterday afternoon after a court granted her bail, the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) said.
Move Forward MP-elect claims 112 case 'rushed'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/06/2023
» Chonthicha Jangrew, a Move Forward Party MP-elect for Pathum Thani who faces a charge of violating the lese majeste law, has petitioned the Judicial Commission to launch a disciplinary probe against a Criminal Court judge, accusing him of rushing the case against her.
Court prods attorney-general over Section 112 push
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2023
» The Constitutional Court has asked the attorney-general for an update on a petition lodged against the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its leader Pita Limjaroenrat over their policy to amend the lese majeste law.
Section 112 and Covid shots are not a good mix
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 26/01/2021
» Is Section 112 or the lese majeste law a kill or cure for the government when it comes to its Covid-19 vaccination plan?
Activists push for inclusion of S112 cases
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/06/2024
» Two political groups have petitioned the special House committee studying proposals related to a new amnesty bill to ensure violations of Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law, will be included.