Case

Case name

Robert R.

Lèse-majesté

Name of persons / Name of Media

Robert R.

Status of Accused

Sentence suspended

Offense / order

Article 112 Criminal Code

Summary

The defendant has violated article 112 but got his 4-year imprisonment sentence reduced to 2-year from the confession. After the verdict, the defendant has made a request for a royal pardon. Due to the fact that the defendant is a senior foreigner and has previously received mental treatment, the sentence was suspended for 1 year.

Basic information

Background of accused

Mr. Robert R. is a Norwegian. He was alleged for his shouting that deemed to offend the king of Thailand.

Legal Claims

Lèse-majesté

Form of restriction on freedom

Charge filed
Type of media

Speech
Province

Bangkok
Black case

คำอธิบายคดีดำ ภาษาอังกฤษ

No: อ.3544/2549
Red case

คำอธิบายดคีแดง ภาษาอังกฤษ

No: อ.1825/255

Details of offence according to charge

On 14 June 2006, Mr. Robert shouted with contents deemed to offend and defame the king of Thailand.

Progress of case

17 May 2007

The court ruled that Mr. Robert is guilty under Article 112 and ordered him a four-year imprisonment. According to his confession, his jail term was then reduced in half. The court also ruled further about Mr. Robert submission of the royal pardon. This, together with his support to the royal chaipattana foundation as well as the shown medical records that he received treatment for severe mental illnesses, heart disease and hypertension; the court ruled that according to his age, his punishment will be suspended for 1 year.

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