Thai billionaire is accused of slandering the monarchy after wondered about the excessive dependence of the government from the coronavirus vaccine, produced by the company associated with the royal family, reports AFP.
Tanatorne Jugruungruanggite in January posted a video on Facebook, which is asked about whether Thailand is not too much relies on the Siam Bioscience in its vaccination campaign. The company belongs to Crown Property Bureau, which manages the multi-billion status of the royal family.
Today, the police accused Tanatorne in insulting the monarchy.
“This gave a positive result – prompted the government to revise the vaccine policy to manage the situation with COVID-19. Nothing to worry about,” he said after charged.
to persons convicted in accordance with the strict royal laws of Thailand on defamation, faces up to 15 years in prison.