Thai opposition politician sentenced to two years in jail for insulting monarchy

Chonthicha "Lookkate" Jangrew, an activist-turned-election candidate for the Move Forward Party, speaks during the general election campaign, in Pathum Thani, Thailand, March 17, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng

Thai court on Monday sentenced opposition politician Chonthicha Jangrew to two years in prison on Monday for insulting the monarchy, her lawyer said, over a speech she made three years ago at an anti-government protest.

Chonthicha, 31, denies the charge of lese majeste and has been granted bail pending an appeal against the decision, lawyer Marisa Pidsaya told Reuters. The court had yet to issue a statement on the sentence.