Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. - AFP
BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand's government on Wednesday (Jan 20) filed a criminal complaint of defaming the monarchy against banned opposition politician Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, after he criticised its Covid-19 vaccine strategy.
The move could mark the highest-profile lese majeste case since a wave of anti-government protests emerged last year and extended to criticism of King Maha Vajiralongkorn over accusations of meddling in politics and taking too much power.
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