The issue of lese majeste is again in the news following the 18 year prison sentence [1] given to Daranee Chanchoengsilpakul. International human rights groups including Amnesty International have come under criticism for their failure to take sufficient action in lese majeste cases. Political Prisoners in Thailand says that Amnesty should be ashamed of its position on the issue [2]. Bangkok Pundit also criticises Amnesty's response [3].
Thailand: Amnesty criticised on lese majeste issue
· Written by David Reid
Categories: East Asia, Thailand, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Law