Misty Rene Freudenberg
The United Nations Human Rights Office urged Thailand to amend the royal offense law used to close the charges of recent protesters.
"We urge the Thai government to stop using serious criminal charges against individuals exercising freedom of expression and peaceful assembly," said UN human rights office spokesman Ravina.
Crowds join the rally of the Bad Student group in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 21 Photo: AFP.
The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet also asked Thailand to adjust the law to suit the people's right to freedom of expression and expression.
Thailand recently restarted prosecutions on charges of insulting royalty after protesters broke long-standing principles, dragging down the streets of demonstrations calling for reforms to curb King Maha's power.
The 14 leaders of the protest movement in Thailand on December 8 have been charged with insulting the monarchy.
The Thai government has not yet commented on the information, saying it needs to carefully review the statement of the United Nations human rights office.
