Insults allegedly aimed at Thai King.
In Thailand, you will face harsh penalties if you insult or make threats toward King Bhumibol Adulyadej, regardless of how you do so. For defendant Ampon Tangnoppakul, a 61-year old retired truck driver, the law has become all too real.
He has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for allegedly sending text messages that the court deemed insulting ... [ read the full article ]
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Originally posted by Jeffrey_P: Boycott Thai sticks!
Jeff
I second that motion!!!
I know it's good to be king, but you know, a there are some good DEAD kings too. I mean, come on... A country with cell phones still imprisons for text chatter? Well... there is the case of the AT&T terrorists, but that's different. I mean, my wife cusses me out all the time... King F*** Bubble needs to drop a half dozen xanax & chase a beer.
