He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years

A Thai court sentenced a man to 34 years in prison for statements made while dressed as Harry Potter that were deemed to violate the country's lèse majesté law, which prohibits defamation, insult, or threat against the Thai monarchy. Thailand has prosecuted 294 people under this law since 2020, according to court records. Sentences under the law have reached up to 50 years.

• BBC — He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years

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