Thai police arrested the webmaster of a popular online newspaper Friday after a reader posted a comment considered offensive to the monarchy. Just hours earlier, the prime minister said he would review the law designed to protect the royal family from criticism.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he would look into ways to amend the lese majeste law _ which prohibits insulting Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his family _ to ensure clarity and fairness.
Until recently, lese majeste prosecutions were uncommon, and the charge was mostly used for partisan political purposes as a means of smearing opponents.
But in recent months, …
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