The record sentence comes after several years of Thailand stepping up its enforcement of the lese majeste law.
A protester holds a flag during a protest against Thailand's lese majeste law, in Bangkok, Thailand on December 12, 2021. Photo: Reuters
An appeals court in the northern city of Chiang Rai sentenced Mongkol Thirakot, 30, to a total of 50 years in prison for posts on his personal Facebook account.
Thirakot was initially sentenced to 28 years in prison by a lower criminal court, but was later convicted of 11 additional charges on appeal, resulting in a longer sentence.
Thirakot, the owner of an online clothing store, was first arrested in 2021 during a protest.
Youth-led protests in 2020 and 2021 saw tens of thousands of people take to the streets, many demanding changes to the lese majeste law.
Mai Anh (according to CNA)
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