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Lèse-majesté law becomes Thai govt's most effective weapon to quash opposition: critic

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Bangkok, Apr 13 (EFE/EPA).- The crime of lèse-majesté has become the Thai government's most effective weapon to quash the opposition and any attempt at criticism.Charismatic politician Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is the most prominent figure to be accused of insulting the king after having questioned the country's vaccination program, which could land him in prison. (Camera: RAMÓN ABARCA/NARONG SANGNAK). FOOTAGE SHOT ON 30 MARCH 2021 SHOWS POLITICIAN THANATHORN JUANGROONGRUANGKIT DURING AN INTERVIER WITH EFE, IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.SOUND BITES: THANATHORN JUANGROONGRUANGKIT, POLITICIAN (IN ENGLISH).

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