What is the lèse-majesté law in Thailand?

Thailand's lèse-majesté law (Section 112, Criminal Code): **The law:** 'Whoever defames, insults, or threatens the King, the Queen, the Heir-apparent, or the Regent shall be punished with imprisonment of three to fifteen years.' **Key aspects:** - Applies to all persons, including foreigners - No bail in many cases - Comments on social media are covered - Even sharing or 'liking' content can constitute an offense - Complaints can be filed by anyone, not just the Royal Household - Multiple counts can be filed (each post/statement counts separately) - No statute of limitations for cases filed within 15 years **For foreigners:** - Applies regardless of where the statement was made (Thai courts may claim jurisdiction for online statements) - Tourists have been arrested and prosecuted - Best practice: Do not discuss the monarchy publicly, on social media, or in any manner that could be construed as disrespectful - Even well-intentioned comments can be misinterpreted