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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Stuti Mishra

Thai activist jailed for two years over insult to monarchy

The Criminal Court in Bangkok handed down the sentence on Monday against Tantawan Tuatulanon, alongside a 600 baht fine for failing to comply with a police order - (Amnesty Thailand)

A Thai court has sentenced a 25-year-old activist to two years in prison after finding her guilty of insulting the monarchy during a Facebook livestream.

The criminal court in Bangkok handed down the sentence on Monday to Tantawan Tuatulanon, alongside a 600 baht (£13) fine for failing to comply with a police order.

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