Mongkol Thirakot

Mongkol Thirakot (Thai: มงคล ถิระโคตร) is a Thai activist.[1][2]

Early life and education

Mongkol was born and raised in Chiang Rai province.[3]

Career

Mongkol formerly was an online clothing vendor.[3][4]

Royal defamation charges

Mongkol went on a hunger strike in support of bail rights for those convicted of lese-majeste and was subsequently arrested in April 2021.[5] He was charged with royal defamation based on a series of Facebook posts made between 2 March and 11 March 2021 that were described as critical of the monarchy.[5]

In January 2024, an appeals court in Chiang Rai sentenced Mongkol to 50 years in prison on charges of violating Section 112 of Thailand's criminal code.[6] This is the longest sentence ever given for Section 112 violations.[3][7]

In September 2024, the Court of Appeal Region 5 upheld Mongkol's earlier conviction by the Chiang Rai Provincial Court, bringing his total sentence to 54 years and 6 months.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Thailand Imposes Longest-Ever Sentence for Criticizing Royalty (Published 2024)". 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  2. ^ Regan, Helen (2024-01-19). "Thailand sentences man to record 50 years in prison for insulting the monarchy". CNN. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  3. ^ a b c "Thailand: Man jailed for 50 years for defaming monarchy". 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  4. ^ "Thai woman jailed for 43 years for lese-majeste freed". CNA. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  5. ^ a b c "Chiang Rai man's lese-majeste sentences top 54 years". Bangkok Post. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  6. ^ AFP (2024-01-18). "Man jailed for record 50 years for criticising Thai monarchy". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  7. ^ Phaicharoen, Nontarat (2024-01-18). "Thai court jails activist for record 50 years under royal insult law". Benar News. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
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