Dozens of Thai opposition figures to go on trial over bid to amend royal insult law (opens in new tab)

Thailand’s Supreme Court said on Friday that 44 current and former opposition lawmakers will go on trial over an attempt to amend a law that protects the monarchy from criticism, in another blow to the country’s progressive movement. The 44 facing trial from June 30 for alleged ethics violations include serving and former lawmakers of […] The post Dozens of Thai opposition figures to go on trial over bid to amend royal insult law appeared first on OODAloop.