Thai monarchy

Chonthicha "Lookkate" Jangrew, an activist-turned-election candidate for the Move Forward Party, speaks during the general election campaign, in Pathum Thani, Thailand, March 17, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
Asia

Thai courts hand jail terms to lawmaker, musician for royal insults

The law shielding Thailand's powerful monarchy from criticism carries a penalty of up to 15 years in jail for each offence, and is one of the toughest of its kind in the world

The Move Forward Party is calling for changes to a law restricting criticism of the Thai monarchy. PHOTO: AFP
Bloomberg Special

'Bangkok Spring' sets up showdown over role of Thai monarchy

FILE PHOTO: The Google logo is pictured at the entrance to the Google offices in London, Britain January 18, 2019. REUTERS
World+Biz

Google takes down maps targeting hundreds of Thais accused of opposing king

Musician and activist Chaiamorn Ammy Kaewwiboonpan, 32, receives roses as he arrives to report himself on royal insult charges, at the Attorney General's office in Bangkok, Thailand February 17, 2021. Picture taken February 17, 2021. REUTERSAthit Perawongmetha
World+Biz

Thai activist accused of burning king's portrait arrested

Demonstrators hold flags during an anti-government protest in Bangkok, Thailand February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
Politics

Dozens hurt at weekend Thai protest as police use rubber bullets

Pro-democracy demonstrators march in Bangkok on the anniversary of a 1973 student uprising. Picture taken Oct. 14. REUTERS/Jorge Silva
South Asia

The last taboo. A new generation of Thais is defying the monarchy

Supporters of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida gather before a religious ceremony, at The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, November 1, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
World+Biz

Thailand criticised over royal insult charges as more summoned

Pro-democracy protesters attend a mass rally to call for the ouster of prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's government and reforms in the monarchy, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 19, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
Politics

Thai royalists call for no changes to constitution

Pro-democracy protesters attend a mass rally to call for the ouster of prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's government and reforms in the monarchy, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 19, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
World+Biz

Thai protesters challenge monarchy as huge protests escalate

Pro-democracy protesters attend a mass rally to call for the ouster of prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's government and reforms in the monarchy, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 19, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
World+Biz

Biggest Thai protest in years targets government and monarchy

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn looks on after taking part in the Royal Barge procession near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, December 12, 2019/ Reuters
Coronavirus chronicle

Coronavirus pandemic prompts rare questioning of Thai monarchy