by the Supreme Court of Justice of Thailand

by the Supreme Court of Justice of Thailand Judgment of the Supreme Court of Justice No…

This indicates that the offence, even personally affecting the king, queen or heir apparent, can have an impact on national security. Thailand has been ruled by monarchs from the outset, that is, from the time it was under the absolutist regime of government, to the time it adopts the democratic regime. Although sovereignty now lies with the people and the government is run by the people for the people, the king, as Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Thai Armed Forces, remains in the position of revered worship.
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by the Supreme Court of Justice of Thailand Judgment of the Supreme Court of Justice No…

If the king is interpreted to be only referring to the reigning one, an act of disrespectful or defamatory nature against the current monarch is then allowed. Moreover, as earlier said, the Thai people have always been connected with the monarchy. The monarchs are still held in reverence, even after their deaths.
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