Activist jailed for two years for insulting Thailand's queen

Thailand: Activist jailed for 2 years for mocking queen by dressing like her at protest

In an interview prior to the hearing, Jatuporn said, “I have no intention to mock anyone. I dressed for myself on that day, for a version of myself in a Thai traditional dress.”

‘Insulting the monarchy’: Protester jailed for two years for dressing as Thai queen

She is one of at least 210 activists who have reportedly been charged with royal insult in the last two years related to protests calling for reform of the monarchy.

Activist jailed for two years for insulting Thailand's queen

A Thai court sentenced a political activist to two years in prison on Monday for insulting the monarchy, her lawyer said, after the activist was judged to have dressed as Queen Suthida during a street protest the court ruled mocked the royal family.

‘MOCKING A MONARCH': Political activist is jailed for two years for insulting Thailand’s queen

A Thai court sentenced a political activist to two years in prison on Monday for insulting the monarchy, her lawyer said. The activist was judged to have dressed as Queen Suthida during a street protest. The court ruled this was a mockery of the royal family.

Protester accused of mocking Thai queen gets 2 years' prison - Japan Today

A court in Thailand on Monday sentenced an activist to two years in prison for allegedly insulting the country’s queen by wearing traditional Thai attire at a demonstration for reform of the monarchy two years ago, a legal aid group said. Jatuporn “New” Saeoueng wore a pink dress while a…

Activist in Thailand sentenced to years in jail for insulting country's queen

The activist is said to have dressed as Queen Suthida while protesting on the street, and was convicted for mocking the royal family.