King Pardons Lese Majeste Convict and Redshirt Activist

BANGKOK — A former Pheu Thai MP and Redshirt activist is free after nearly two years in prison on royal defamation charges.

Police Sgt. Prasit Chaisrisa, better known as “Ja [Sergeant] Prasit,” was granted a royal pardon and released from Bangkok Remand Prison, justice permanent secretary Charnchao Chaiyanukit announced Saturday.

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