US envoy investigated for Lese Majeste in Thailand just for criticising Lese Majeste laws

[muriel_volestrangler]

Thailand police investigate US envoy for lese majeste

Mr Davies' speech on 25 November at the club's premises in Bangkok touched on a broad range of topics, including King Bhumibol Adulyadej whom he praised.

He said the US was concerned about the "lengthy and unprecedented prison sentences handed down by military courts" in lese majeste cases, and stated the US view that no-one should be jailed for peacefully expressing their views.

Mr Davies has diplomatic immunity from arrest. The Bangkok Post also quoted a police spokesman as confirming that the authorities could not proceed with any legal action against the ambassador. But Thailand can rescind his diplomatic credentials.
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Prosecutions under the law have soared since the military coup in 2014 with about 100 people charged. Critics say the law has been used suppress dissidents.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-35048293

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/789425/bangkok-police-open-inquiry-in-us-ambassador-speech

Also:
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/788833/government-takes-aim-at-uk-envoy-comments

[Fumesucker]

1. The first rule of Lese Majeste is you don't talk about Lese Majeste

Capiche?

[Buzz Clik]

2. +1

Rules:

1. Rules is rules.
2. Rules apply to everyone.
3. Some rules suck.