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Four Thai Activists Deny Insulting King During Reform Protests
File photo: A portrait of King Maha Vajiralongkorn is seen as pro-democracy demonstrators give a three-finger salute while marching during a Thai anti-government mass protest, on the 47th anniversary of the 1973 student uprising, in Bangkok, Thailand.
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The protesters broke traditional taboos by criticising King Maha Vajiralongkorn, risking prosecution under lese majeste laws which make insulting or defamation of the royal family a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
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BANGKOK: Four Thai activists on Tuesday denied insulting the king as the first cases stemming from last year s street demonstrations demanding reforms to the monarchy went to court.