Thailand - Court refuses to free editor held for six months on lèse-majesté charge

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemns yesterday's refusal by a Bangkok court to free Somyos Prueksakasemsuk on bail although he has been held for six months on a lèse-majesté charge in connection with his former position as editor of Voice of Thaksin, a magazine closed in 2010. “The new government continues to violate the principles it proclaimed,” Reporters Without Borders said. “We are sceptical about its intention to carry out the prime minister's pledge not to abuse the lèse-majesté laws. We (...)

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