Thailand's lese majeste law never enforced after king advises against use of it, says PM


BANGKOK (Xinhua): Thailand's lese majeste law has never been practically enforced in the last few years because King Maha Vajiralongkorn suggested against the use of it, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha (pic) said on Monday (June 15).

Prayut confirmed the authorities have not arrested and prosecuted anyone on lese majeste charges due to the mercy of the monarch who had advised to spare all people from such possible lawsuits.

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