15 Years In Jail For Clicking 'Like'

Posted by Soulskill on Saturday November 26, 2011 @11:48AM from the this-is-not-the-way dept.

patiwat writes "Thailand has warned Facebook users that they could face 3 to 15 years in jail if they press 'share' or 'like' on images or articles considered unflattering to the Thai monarchy. And it doesn't just apply to Thai subjects: a U.S. citizen was arrested and convicted while visiting Thailand for posting a link to an unauthorized biography of King Bhumibol on his blog. Convictions for virtual lese majeste have sky-rocketed in recent years as efforts to defend the widely revered royal family from criticism have ramped up."

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Re:Why indulge? by pro151 · 2011-11-26 11:52 · Score: -1, Troll

Indeed! Why do people continue to go to any of the countries that are hostile to the U.S.?
Re:Why indulge? by MightyMartian · 2011-11-26 12:37 · Score: -1, Troll

Bravo sir! Smarmy anti-American types who think visiting a country best referred to as Sicksextouristland is better than the United States.

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