Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was among dozens of pro-democracy activists charged under Thailand’s controversial lese-majeste law in 2021.
that carries a punishment of up to 15 years in prison for each instance of defaming, insulting or threatening the king, queen, heir apparent or regent. The court said Arnon broke the law by making a speech calling for monarchy reform on Oct. 14, 2020, at a protest rally in the Thai capital, his lawyer Krisadang Nutcharus said.
Arnon was also found guilty of breaching the emergency rules imposed in the wake of the COVID outbreak but was acquitted of seven other charges, Krisadang said. He was also fined 200,000 baht . The activist denies any wrongdoing and is seeking bail while an appeal is filed, according to the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, an independent legal-aid group.
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