Topic: Lese Majeste

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Episode 1754 2:34:30 - 2:36:59

1754: Yippy

American Professor Arrested in Thailand for Lèse-Majesté

American academic Paul Chambers was arrested in Thailand for allegedly insulting the monarchy in a webinar invitation. Thailand's strict lèse-majesté laws can result in 15-year prison sentences, and the US State Department is reportedly monitoring the situation as prosecutions in the country spike.