"We see an increasing number of cases of lese majeste, whether open or secretly, arresting these citizens."

VOA: standard.2010.07.06

Details of lese majeste charges are rarely made public because simply repeating an alleged insult could itself be considered a violation of the law.

VOA: standard.2010.07.06

But anyone can file charges of lese majeste, and police are obliged to investigate.

VOA: standard.2010.07.06

Thailand's lese majeste laws are intended to protect the monarchy, headed by 85-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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People found guilty under Thailand's strict lese majeste laws can face up to 15 years in prison.

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He was prosecuted under Thailand's lese majeste law, which campaigners say is being used to curb free speech.

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