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A Thai court has sentenced a man to 18 months imprisonment for a Facebook comment made within a monarchy discussion group, drawing fresh scrutiny to Thailand's strict royal defamation laws and their application to online speech.
A Thai court has sentenced a 43-year-old man to 18 months imprisonment for posting a comment about the monarchy on Facebook. The case exemplifies Thailand's controversial application of royal defamation laws that critics say suppress free speech.
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation has launched a sweeping operation targeting an illegal foreign exchange and investment fraud network, raiding 24 locations and freezing 77 bank accounts. The operation uncovered links to prominent political and entertainment figures.