A Thai court has sentenced a lawmaker from the progressive opposition party to two years in prison for defaming the monarchy during a protest rally three years ago. The lawmaker, known as 'Lookkate,' was found guilty of making statements that could misinform the public about the monarchy's involvement in politics and finances.
The court reduced the original three-year sentence to two years due to the defendant's cooperation during the trial. The offense of defaming the monarchy, known as lese majeste, carries a penalty of three to 15 years in prison under Article 112 of the Criminal Code.
