Thai Lawyer Sentenced to 4 Years for Insulting Monarchy
TL;DR
Prominent activist and lawyer Arnon Nampa has been sentenced to four years in prison for royal insults, under Thailand's strict lese-majeste law. Arnon, known for his calls to reform the monarchy, was found guilty over remarks made during pro-democracy protests in 2020. The lese-majeste law shields the palace from criticism and carries a maximum jail sentence of 15 years. Arnon's sentencing is seen as a setback for groups seeking amendments to the law, which has been used to charge at least 257 people in the past three years.
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