Protests continue in Thailand demanding the recall of lèse-majesté law
The contentious provision that is at the heart of the protests is Section 112 of the Thai Criminal Code or the lèse-majesté law which criminalizes a broad range of actions concerning defamation or insult to the monarchy and the larger royal family.
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Today we look at the local elections in South Africa, renewed protests against the lese majeste laws in Thailand, and more
The heavy cost of ‘insulting’ monarchy in Thailand
Thailand has been witnessing massive protests over the past few months and one of the key demands has been the repeal of the draconian lèse-majesté law. Unsurprisingly, the government has used this provision indiscriminately against protesters
Section 112 and rubber bullets: Thai state revives tools of repression amidst growing protests
With the slapping of lèse-majesté charges against protesters and the use of rubber bullets, the Thai government is bringing back the usual means of repression against the new wave of protests sweeping Bangkok in 2021
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