A Thai court has recently convicted and sentenced political activist Patsaravalee Tanakitvibulpon to a two-year suspended jail term for defaming the monarchy. Patsaravalee, who is popularly known as 'Mind,' was found guilty under Article 112 of Thailand's criminal code, which criminalizes any perceived criticism of the royal institution.
While Patsaravalee pleaded not guilty to the offense, she was officially sentenced to three years in prison, with the term reduced to a two-year suspended sentence due to her cooperation. The charges stemmed from a speech she delivered at a rally in Bangkok in March 2021. Notably, she was acquitted of violating an emergency decree on public gatherings as she was not an organizer of the event.
