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[ NNSquad ] U.S. citizen jailed in Thailand over Web link to "offensive" book


U.S. citizen jailed in Thailand over Web link to "offensive" book

http://j.mp/imidtF  (Pattaya Daily News)

   The charges against Thai-born Mr. Wichaikhammat fall under lese
   majeste, which breaches section 112 of the Criminal Code as well being
   charged for subversion and uploading false information which violated
   the Computer Crime Act. Altogether, the charges could potentially add
   up to a 22-year jail sentence.
   
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--Lauren--
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