Case involving King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s pet Tongdaeng labelled nonsense’,but lèse-majesté cases have surged in Thailand since junta seized power
A factory worker in Thailand who is facing up to 37 years in jail for insulting the military rulers is also being investigated for mocking the kings dog.
Strict lèse-majesté laws in Thailand develop it a crime to criticise, defame or insult members of the royal family, and can land people in jail for up to 15 years on each count.
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Source: theguardian.com