Thailand, where you get the slammer for slamming royalty...

A jail term handed down to an Australian writer for insulting Thailand's royals is a "serious violation" of free expression and part of a worrying increase in such cases, a media rights watchdog said.

Harry Nicolaides, 41, was sentenced to three years in jail by a Bangkok court Monday after pleading guilty to lese majeste, or slandering the monarchy.

Reporters without Borders called for a review of the case and his rapid release. More...

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