Thai woman sentenced to 87 years in jail under lese majeste law

CNA
Written By Saksith Saiyasombut

A record jail term has been handed down for insulting the Thai monarchy. A former civil servant has been sentenced to 87 years in prison for sharing audio clips that violate the lese majeste law. But it has been reduced by half after she pleaded guilty.

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