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Thai man jailed for royal insult
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Posted on 04/03/2009 4:30:20 PM PDT by JoeProBono
A Thai citizen has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for violating strict laws against insulting the monarchy. A court in Bangkok said Suwicha Thakho, 34, digitally altered images of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his family and posted them on the internet.
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TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: insult
King Bhumibol is a much revered figure in Thailand
To: All
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posted on
04/03/2009 4:33:03 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: JoeProBono
Interesting.
I wonder when mocking Congress or the President will carry jail-time...
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posted on
04/03/2009 4:33:11 PM PDT
by
OneWingedShark
(Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
To: OneWingedShark
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posted on
04/03/2009 4:42:09 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: JoeProBono
Did a few stops in Pattaya during my Navy days. During the port briefs, we were told several things to NEVER, EVER do in Thailand:
Do NOT rent jet skis on the beach.
Do NOT get in the ring and go Thai boxing.
And under no circumstances do you EVER, EVER insult or make fun of the royal family.
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posted on
04/03/2009 4:47:38 PM PDT
by
OCCASparky
(Steely-Eyed Killer of the Deep)
To: OCCASparky
“Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera...”
*running away*
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posted on
04/04/2009 6:51:07 AM PDT
by
fieldmarshaldj
(~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
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