Thai opposition figures face trial over royal defamation law
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 02:27 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
Forty-four lawmakers could be banned from office for seeking to change Thailand's strict lese-majeste law, which criminalizes criticism of the monarchy. Critics say it has been used to silence opponents.
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