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Military Summons Prachatai Reporter Over Lese Majeste Infographic

BANGKOK — The editor of a pro-democracy news website was summoned by the junta over a recent infographic it deemed overly broad in describing the kingdom’s strict law against defaming the monarchy.

Thaweeporn Kummetha, editor of Prachatai English, said 10 officers from the military, police and other law enforcement agencies asked Prachatai to be more careful in how it presented information, particularly in regards to the law, which is known as lese majeste.

Read more: khaosodenglish.com By Sasiwan Mokkhasen

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