Thailand drops royal insult case against American academic


Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn reviews the guard of honour, during a trooping of the colours ceremony to mark the 72nd birthday of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand, December 3, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

BANGKOK (Reuters) -A royal insult prosecution against an American scholar in Thailand that raised concerns in the U.S. government has been dropped, his lawyer said on Thursday, as authorities confirmed the academic had left the country.

Paul Chambers, 58, a political science lecturer, had been in legal limbo since his arrest last month on alese-majeste charge, which led to the loss of his job, his work visa and the seizure of his passport.

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