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Arrest warrant issued for US academic under ban on insulting royalty

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From The BBC

A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for an American academic under Thailand's lese-majeste law that forbids insulting the monarchy.

The army filed a complaint against Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University in central Thailand, under lese-majeste and computer crime laws, according to his legal representation.

Mr Chambers and his lawyer are due to report to police on Tuesday, where charges are expected to be filed.

Akarachai Chaimaneekarakate, advocacy lead for the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights Centre representing Mr Chambers, told the BBC he did not know the reason for the complaint.

If convicted, Mr Chambers could face three to 15 years in prison for each lese-majeste count.

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