Click on the names below for information about pending lese majeste and other related cases under the Computer Crimes Act. PPT acknowledges that this is a very limited listing. There are no accurate figure on how many have been charged under these draconian laws. Recent (2010) estimates are that there have been more than 300 cases since the 2006 palace-military coup:
Robert Amsterdam (in the U.K.)
The Bangkok 18 19 (Weng Tojirakarn, Nattawut Saikua, Korkaew Pikulthong, Thida Tawornsate Tojirakarn, Karun Hosakul, Yoswaris Chuklom, Wiputhalaeng Pattanaphumthai, Veera Musigapong, Chinawat Haboonpat, Wichian Kaokham, Suporn Atthawong, Kwanchai Sarakham (Praiphana), Nisit Sinthuprai, Prasit Chaisisa, Worawut Wichaidit, Laddawan Wongsriwong, Jatuporn Promphan and Somchai Paiboon with Payap Panket added later)
Anthony Chai (in the U.S.)
Chotisak Onsoong (in self-imposed exile)
Giles Ji Ungpakorn (in self-imposed exile)
Jonathan Head (left Thailand)
Jakrapob Penkair (case reportedly dropped in mid-2012)
Jatuporn Promphan (case reportedly dropped in mid-2012)
Richard Lloyd Parry (in the U.S.)
Thaksin Shinawatra (in self-imposed exile)
Thiranan Vipuchanun, Khatha Pachachirayapong, Somjet Itthiworakul and Thatsaporn Rattanawongsa (the Royal Health Rumor 4)
Wiphat Raksakunthai (also rendered as Wipas Raksakulthai)
13 executive committee members of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand
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