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    Thai army boss: Stop criticizing law guarding king

    BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's army commander wants an end to calls for reform of a law mandating three to 15 years' imprisonment for people found guilty of insulting the monarchy.

    Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday he believes debate over the lese majeste law is excessive, and critics who say it should be amended because it is too harsh and limits free speech should go live abroad.

    The military exercises considerable influence in Thailand, in part because of a history of military coups, most recently in 2006.

    Criticism of the law has increased since a 61-year-old man was imprisoned for text messages sent from his phone and a Thai-American man was sentenced for material he posted on the Internet while living in the United States.

     

    12 comments

    • blackram  •  5 mths ago
      Yes it's their country, their laws and business also and yes the law is stupid too.
    • jack  •  Bangkok, Thailand  •  5 mths ago
      I live in thailand as a retired person....i respect their laws because its their country and they expect us to respect the laws of the country...just like any other country expects us to live by the laws of the land...most of us are ex-miltary or had military experience...when they play the national athem at the golf course we stop and respect it....now if you find that you can not abid by the rules of thailand then i suggest you go somewhere else...
    • Scott  •  5 mths ago
      if thailand wants to destroy their tourism...thats up to them.
    • CharlesC  •  Pleasanton, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Its like walking into a public bathroom that has crud , urin, fecile mater, smell ...And all you can say is ... Wow what a nice place this is... I think I will eat over there...
    • เซยงไหมํ ดอน  •  5 mths ago
      I agree with the Thai General. If you dont like it dont come here. Tourists and foreignors are only a pain in the arse anyway and are not worth the trouble dealing with.
    • N-the-know-farang  •  Louisville, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Has anyone ever asked the King what HE wants? I have a feeling he would be in favor of getting rid of these laws. The KING is not the problem--it's the politicians using this law against their opponents that is the problem.
    • Phyla nodiflora  •  5 mths ago
      When the head of the military in America expresses a political view he will get in trouble. When the head of the military in Thailand expresses a political view, you better follow it or run for it.
    • Sporky McCrackin  •  5 mths ago
      The law harkens back to the laws of early civilizations when tards ruled the world. It, along with all monarchies and dictatorships, should be eliminated once and for all.
    • Milloy36  •  5 mths ago
      No posts? No one cares about it.
    • frank  •  5 mths ago
      fuc king army fuc king
    • TRADE REDD NOW  •  Amsterdam, Netherlands  •  5 mths ago
      Ha! The Thai genreal sounds like Republicans from America.
    • Op  •  Nonthaburi, Thailand  •  5 mths ago
      This is not a political view. The Royal family has nothing to do with the politics probably since 1932. The king has done nothing but good for the Thai people and country.
      AP should get a better grasp on the facts and the charges these people have been convicted of. What is the point of posting a half-truth news article?
      This is nobody's business. This law is good for this country. Leave Thailand alone.
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