Thai opposition figure accused of insulting king for criticizing vaccine deal
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Bangkok, Dec 20 (efe-epa).- Thai authorities on Wednesday denounced an opposition leader of a crime against the king for criticizing an agreement with Siam Bioscience, a company supposedly linked to the country’s monarch, for the production of vaccines against COVID-19.
Thanathorn Juangroonruangkit, who said the country would depend too much on a company that has no previous experience in the manufacture of vaccines, faces between three and 15 years in prison, the penalty for anyone who defames, insults or threatens the monarchy.
The opponent said Siam Bioscience was established by the Office of the Crown Properties, an institution that reports directly to King Vajiralongkorn and manages a large portfolio of properties, assets and investments valued at at least $35,000 million.