Thailand’s Royal Insult Law Has Prosecuted Hundreds, and the Numbers Keep Climbing

Thailand’s Royal Insult Law Has Prosecuted Hundreds, and the Numbers Keep Climbing

Thailand's lese-majeste law, Article 112, has led to the criminal prosecution of hundreds of political activists and ordinary citizens over the past decade [1]. The law criminalizes insults against the monarchy and carries severe penalties.

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Thailand's lese-majeste law, known as Article 112, has resulted in the criminal prosecution of hundreds of political activists and ordinary citizens over the past decade, according to reporting on the law's impact [1]. The statute criminalizes insults or defamation against the monarchy and has been used extensively to pursue cases against a broad range of individuals. The scale of prosecutions—numbering in the hundreds—underscores the law's reach and its role in Thailand's political and legal landscape [1].

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