People’s Party MP Jails Nearly Three Years for lese-majeste law

MP from People’s Party Gets Nearly Three Years for Defaming the Crown

Chonthicha Jangrew, a Member of Parliament for the People’s Party in Pathum Thani, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison under Thailand’s lese-majeste law. The court ruled that her online comments were defamatory toward the monarchy, violating both royal defamation and the Computer Crime Act. This case reflects Thailand’s firm legal stance on protecting the royal institution. The ruling also signals continued limitations on freedom of expression in digital spaces. The verdict underscores the political and legal tension surrounding criticism of the monarchy.