Longest-ever term sends ominous signal to pro-democracy protesters
A retired civil servant identified only as Anchan has been sentenced to over 43 years in prison for lese-majeste -- insulting Thailand's monarchy -- after posting critical audio clips online. © AP
BANGKOK -- The Bangkok Criminal Court sentenced a former civil servant to its longest-ever jail term of 43 years and six months on lese-majeste charges.
The sentence comes after more than 43 young protesters have faced similar charges in recent months.
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