A US scholar jailed in Thailand on charges of insulting the monarchy is released on bail

Thailand Is Clamping Down on Critics of the Monarchy

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Dr Paul Chambers responded to an arrest warrant at a local police station in Phitsanulok, northern Thailand. The warrant had been issued on March 31 and there was no previous warning or summons to appear. He was promptly arrested for allegedly violating Section 112 of the Criminal Code, commonly known […]

US academic free on bail in Thailand before trial over royal insult

Paul Chambers awaits trial on charges under Thailand’s lese-majeste laws, which can lead to up to 15 years in prison.

A US scholar with North Texas ties jailed in Thailand on charges of insulting the monarchy is released on bail

An appeals court granted Paul Chambers’ release on bail after it was twice denied on Tuesday by a lower court.

U.S. academic in Thailand granted bail over charge of insulting the monarchy

(AP) -- A U.S. scholar teaching in Thailand who was jailed on charges of insulting the country's monarchy -- an offense punishable by up to 15 years i

American academic charged with insulting Thai monarchy released on bail

BANGKOK (Reuters) - An American academic who was arrested in Thailand and charged with insulting the royal family has been released on bail, but his immigration status remains contested, his lawyer said on Thursday.

American charged with royal insult granted bail

American academic Paul Chambers has been granted bail while he awaits trial on a charge of royal defamation , but he still faces the threat of having his visa to stay in Thailand revoked.