Police in Thailand have arrested a man on charges of insulting the monarchy on Facebook.
Surapak Puchaieseng is accused of posting images and messages believed to be insulting to the royal family.
Thailand's lese-majeste law prohibits any criticism of the monarchy. Offences are punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
This case is thought to be the first under Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's new government.
The 40-year-old computer programmer says he is innocent, and denies all allegations of insulting the monarchy. He is now being held in a Bangkok jail.
In the last few years the number of cases of lese-majeste in Thailand has soared. More...
Don't miss:
Surapak Puchaieseng is accused of posting images and messages believed to be insulting to the royal family.
Thailand's lese-majeste law prohibits any criticism of the monarchy. Offences are punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
This case is thought to be the first under Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's new government.
The 40-year-old computer programmer says he is innocent, and denies all allegations of insulting the monarchy. He is now being held in a Bangkok jail.
In the last few years the number of cases of lese-majeste in Thailand has soared. More...
Don't miss:
- Thailand arrests US citizen for "insulting the monarchy"
- Another lese majeste case in Thailand: web designer jailed for 13 years...
- Thai webmaster on trial in free speech test case...
- Thai jailed for 10 years for "insulting" king...
- Police arrest Thai website editor...
- Thailand's Crown Prince promotes dog to air chief marshal and displays topless wife...
No comments:
Post a Comment