BANGKOK, May 6 (Bernama): Thai human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa (pic) who was jailed without bail since February has contracted COVID-19 while in custody, the Department of Corrections said.
The 36-year-old Arnon, charged under Section 112 of the country's Penal Code, also known as lèse-majesté for insulting the monarchy in demonstrations last year, was tested positive on Wednesday.
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