Thai pro-democracy leader jailed over royal defamation

BANGKOK: A court in Thailand on Wednesday (May 8) sentenced a prominent pro-democracy activist to three years in jail for royal defamation.

Critics say the government has used the strict lese-majeste laws to silence dissent, prosecuting scores under the tough legislation that protects King Maha Vajiralongkorn and his family.

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