Lese majeste-like arrests continue

Thai Lawyers for Human Rights reports that on 21 September, Narin (surname withheld) “was arrested on suspicion of violating the Computer Crime Act…”.

The 31-year-old has been accused of “publishing 4 posts on a Facebook page ‘GuKult’ in August 2019, satirising and attacking the monarchy.”

Eight officers raided his home  seizing phones, computers and other electronic devices. Narin was taken to a police station and was detained for two nights before being released on bail, which the police opposed.

Narin denied all charges. Under the Computer Crimes law, Narin faces up to 5 years in prison on each charge in addition to fines.