Lese-majeste case filed against Thai opposition figure
(WorldNews Asia)

BANGKOK • Thailand`s government yesterday filed a criminal complaint of defaming the monarchy against a banned opposition politician after he criticised the country`s Covid-19 vaccine strategy. The move could mark the highest-profile lese-majeste case since a wave of anti-government protests emerged last year and extended to criticism of King Maha Vajiralongkorn over accusations of meddling in politics and taking too much power. The complaint against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit under Article 112 of the Criminal Code came two days after he...