A Thai Member of Parliament was sentenced for six years in jail, before she was released on a USD 14,000 bail, under the country's harsh lese-majeste laws which punish people heavily for what is perceived as criticism of the Thai monarchy.

Thai woman MP handed six-year jail sentence for 'insult' to monarchy 

European Parliament, which has declared Hungary is no longer full democracy, has led to a furious reaction from Budapest. Hungary has condemned the EU's decision as 'an insult'.

Hungary blasts European Parliament 'insult' over democratic credentials

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been criticised for insulting the Saudi envoy.

Outcry after Pak Foreign Minister Qureshi 'insults' Saudi envoy

Shah had equated opposition parties to 'snakes' and mongoose' and 'dogs' and 'cats', who are seeking to unite despite their inherent differences to take on the BJP

Rahul Gandhi calls BJP chief’s animal remarks ‘disrespectful’, says don’t take Amit Shah seriously

Thailand on Wednesday jailed a country singer and political activist for 7-1/2 years, on grounds of insulting the monarchy in a public speech made three years ago.

Thailand jails country singer for seven years in royal insult case

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