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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jerry Harmer

Newly elected progressive Thai lawmaker sentenced to 6 years for defaming monarchy

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A court in Thailand convicted and sentenced Wednesday a recently elected lawmaker to six years in prison for defaming the monarchy under a controversial law that guards the royal institution.

Rukchanok Srinork arrived at the court building in the capital, Bangkok, while her fellow lawmakers were convening in Parliament.

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