An estranged son of Thailand's monarch, who has lived away from his homeland for most of his adult life, has unexpectedly backed the idea of having open discussions regarding the country's monarchy, rejecting the stringent royal anti-defamation law.

Estranged son of Thai king opposes draconian anti-defamation law, calls for open discussion on monarchy

Thailand’s opposition and last week’s election winner, Move Forward Party and seven other parties on Monday (May 22) signed an ambitious and sweeping agreement on a platform which they hope would lead to the formation of a solid coalition government in July.

Thailand's Move Forward Party, seven allies sign pact aimed at reforms

A court in Thailand has sentenced a 27-year-old Thai activist, Mongkhon Thirakot, to 28 years in prison for insulting the monarchy in an online post. Two young women were also charged with the same law, continued their hunger strike after being hospitalised.

Thai activist Mongkhon Thirakot sentenced to 28 years in prison for online posts about monarchy

A court in Thailand has denied bail to three pro-democracy activists who have been charged with Lese Majeste Law. The three activists were accused of violating royal defamation laws following a rally in Bangkok last September.

Thailand: 3 pro-democracy protesters denied bail

The United Nations human rights office has called on Thailand to amend its lese majeste law, which had been used against at least 35 democracy activists, including a minor aged 16 years.

UN agency calls on Thailand to amend its 'Lese Majeste' Law

In nearly 2 years Thailand has charged prominent protest leaders with the controversial Lese Majeste Law which criminalises insulting the monarchy. 7 activists has been charged with the law.

Thai Protest: 7 activists charged with Lese Majeste Law

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