Chiranuch Premchaiporn, of Prachatai, was previously charged under the Computer Crimes Act as she allowed (did not delete?) comments posted by readers that were alleged to constitute lese majeste.Political Prisonsers in Thailand reports on 9 additional charges for Chiranuch which could result in a 50 year jail sentence – given Suwicha’s 20 year sentence a long jail sentence is no longer just a theoritical issue.

A lady has been charged with lese majeste offences for photocopying leaflets deemed offensive to the monarchy and the privy council.