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Call for monarchy reform lands Piyabutr in lese majeste trouble

Published: Jun 17, 2022

Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, Progressive Movement's secretary-general, will meet police investigators on June 20 about a lese majeste accusation levelled against him.

Court denies bail for Panusaya in lese majeste case

Published: Nov 16, 2021

The Criminal Court on Monday denied bail for pro-democracy leader Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul on a lese majeste case involving her wearing crop top outfit.

Charged Chiang Mai student cuts 112 on his chest with a razor

Published: May 11, 2021

One of two Chiang Mai students charged with violating the lese majeste law cut the number 112 on his chest with a razor on Tuesday.

Lese majeste law threatens Thailand’s future and should be revoked: Progressive Movement

Published: Jan 15, 2021

The lese majeste law threatens the future of Thailand and should be scrapped, the Progressive Movement said on Thursday.

Court dismisses lese majeste charge against mother of activist Sirawith

Published: Dec 22, 2020

The Criminal Court has dismissed a lese majeste charge against Patnaree Charnkij, the mother of political activist Sirawith “Ja New” Seritiwat.

The long and controversial history of Thailand’s law against royal insults

Published: Dec 16, 2020

The draconian lèse majesté law is back in the spotlight after at least 41 people were slapped with royal defamation charges in relation to anti-establishment protests over the past few weeks.

Panusaya consoles schoolgirl in tears over protest leader’s safety

Published: Dec 03, 2020

A young schoolgirl reportedly broke down in tears after meeting her hero, protest leader Panusaya “Rung” Sitthijirawattanakul, and expressing concerns for her safety.

Deputy PM dismisses criticism that lese majeste charges damage monarchy

Published: Nov 26, 2020

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Thursday defended the use of the draconian lese majeste law (Section 112) against pro-democracy protesters, after criticism of the move by veteran social critic Sulak Sivaraksa.

Police eye brutal lese majeste law to deal with protesters

Published: Nov 24, 2020

In a meeting led by assistant police chief Pol Lt-General Jaruwat Waisaya on Tuesday morning, national police discussed the option of applying the draconian lese majeste law on anti-establishment protesters.

Democracy supporters at odds over case of monk facing lese majeste

Published: Nov 22, 2020

Pro-democracy supporters are divided in their views after a monk targeted for violating the lese majeste law sought a donation to build a temple for political exiles in Europe.

Activist hits out at songwriter's demand for use of lese majeste law

Published: Nov 22, 2020

Pro-democracy activist Sombat Boonngamanong has criticised famous songwriter Nitipong Honark for demanding the use of the lese majeste law against protesters.

Lese majeste law only damages what it claims to protect

Published: Nov 13, 2018

I have been following the case of Asia Bibi, the Christian woman who was sentenced to death in Pakistan eight years ago after being convicted of “blasphemy” but has just had her conviction overturned.

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