Thailand: Man to get life in prison for liking a Facebook photo?

‘Many (if not most) Facebook users have been known to regret having posted something at one point or another, but few have ever imagined the type of repercussions that a Thailand man now faces: up to 32 years in jail for merely clicking the “Like” button.

As crazy as it sounds, it’s true. Thanakorn Siripaiboon, a 27-year-old auto parts factory worker, was recently arrested and charged with “lese-majeste” (an offense violating the dignity of a ruler), computer crimes and sedition, for “liking” a doctored photo of the country’s ruling monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The man is also accused of sharing an infographic describing a current political scandal in Thailand.

Thailand’s laws regarding its monarchy are extremely strict: anyone convicted of insulting the King, Queen or any other member of the royal family is subject to up to 15 years in prison for each count.’

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