103 face jail for royal insult since taboo-breaking speech against Thai King
The monarchy has traditionally been portrayed as above reproach, while any criticism of the ruler is considered taboo as well as illegal.
August 4, 2021 09:00 BST
Criticism of Thailand s monarchy continues to be punishable with jail terms even a year after an unprecedented taboo-breaking speech was made against the extreme power that lies in the hands of the King.
103 people are facing imprisonment for royal insult since the speech that called for a discussion on the role and accountability of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa has already spent months in jail, charged with the crime of defaming the monarchy, reports Reuters.
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