A demonstrators confronts police during a pro-democracy rally demanding reforms on the monarchy and to resign government in Bangkok,Thailand December 10, 2020. REUTERS/Tun Soe Zeya
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai protesters called on Thursday for the abolition of the lese majeste law which bans criticism of the monarchy and has been used recently against the leaders of months of protests demanding royal reforms and the removal of the government.
Section 112 of the Thai criminal code sets jail terms of three to 15 years for anyone convicted of defaming, insulting or threatening King Maha Vajiralongkorn and his closest family.
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