Thailand man sentenced to 50 years in prison for insulting the monarchy

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Glob posted...
As somebody who has been drunk in Thailand many times, Im not sure that has ever happened.

While Im not supporting the laws, those that suffer under them are, to my understanding, particularly outspoken about the monarchy on things like social media or in publications. I dont get the impression that youd go to prison for an off the cuff comment in a bar.

Also they will treat foreigners differently to locals

Foreigners 1) prop up the almost entirely tourism-dependent economy, and 2) aren't about to stage a revolution
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