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Team 2
Hope to see you guys in Thailand !!!
Our team
Pham Huy Bao (Leader)Nguyen Ngan Ha Nguyen Phuong Anh Nguyen Thi Anh Chau Nguyen Thi Lan Anh Nguyen Thi Phuong Anh Pham Khanh Huyen
Thai Laws
in case you do not want to travel in jail
4. Some interesting strict laws
3. Computer Crime Act
2. Sedition Law
1. Lese-Majeste Law
Index
Lese-Majeste Law
Article 112 of Thailand’s Penal Code states
Article 112 of Thailand’s Penal Code states
" Whoever defames, insults or threatens the King, Queen, Heir-Apparent or Regent shall be punished with imprisonment of three to fifteen years."
Why does Thailand have this law?
Critics of article 112
Human rights groups inside and outside of Thailand say the scope for interpretation of the law is too broad and penalties too severe.
Application
Anybody in Thailand can accuse another person of lese majeste and once the accusation is made the Thai police are obliged to investigate.
Some cases
In 2011, 61-year-old Ampon Tangnoppakul was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of sending text messages deemed to be offensive to the monarchy. He died in prison in 2012.
Lese- majeste law applies to foreigners
The law also applies to foreigners. If you are in Thailand or planning to visit it’s something that you should keep in mind particularly when it comes to social media.
SeditionLaw
Article 116 of Thailand’s Penal Code states
What is Sedition Law?
Why was this law created?
Thailand has to face up with political crisis. Protest and violence exacerbate the crisis.
Thai media on 16/7 reported that about 700 people using 500 cars and motorbikes participated in a protest in central Bangkok to demand senators to resign.
ComputerCrime Act
The Computer Crime Act, B.E. 2550 (2007)
Definition
Computer crime law deals with the broad range of criminal offenses committed using a computer or similar electronic device.
So what about computer crime in Thailand? Is it any different from other countries?
Police officers and competent officials are not informed in most cases, resulting in an improper investigation
The current computer systems are connected to a large network
Until 2019, it came into full effect
The enforcement of such laws is complicated and impractical
First introduced in 2007
Section 5
Punishment
Section 7
Any person illegally accesses computer data, for which there is a specific access prevention measure not intended for their own use available, then he or she shall be subject to imprisonment for no longer than two years or a fine of not more than forty thousand Baht or both.
Any person illegally accessing a computer system for which a specific access prevention measure that is not intended for their own use is available shall be subject to imprisonment for no longer than six months or a fine of not more than ten thousand baht or both.
Citizen's reation
There were many protests because people believed that many provisions violated their privacy and felt controlled by the government.
The Cyber War in Thailand
"Don't confuse cyber security with human rights"
Government's reply
Lawmakers introduced the Cyber Security Law quickly and ignored public opposition.
Some interesting strict laws
Regulations on Prostitution and Drug Laws
DO YOU KNOW THAT THAILAND IS KNOWN AS "THE GLOBAL CAPITAL OF ILLEGAL SEX WORK"?
In 1966, The Entertainment Places Act announced that Sex workers must undergo rehabilitation for one year at a reform house.
In 1960, they put into practice The Suppression of Prostitution Act, claiming that Prostitutes will be punished by 1 month in prison and/or 1,000 baht (about 40 USD).
Regulations on Prostitution
The 1996 Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act concluded that Prostitutes, both male and female, in public places and brothels, will have to face a penalty for offering sexual services at a fine of 1000 Baht.
- 2003 -
HOWEVER, those brothels are now still working openly due to the protection of the mafia and the ignorance of the authorities.
Recently, Thai authorities have taken on some new legislations to better tackle this head-craking issue.
New legislations
When caught in possession by police, you will have a 30-minute window to pay yourself out of trouble. After that, you’re processed, and you’re in REAL trouble.
The sentence for getting caught bringing drug-related stuff across the border is 10 years MINIMUM. And the sentence for Possession of drugs is from 1 to 10 years.
70% of prison inmates are inside for drugs.
Drug Laws
Recreational drugs (such as Marijuana and Psychedelic mushroom products) are illegal in Thailand.
Stay away from Yaba!
Yaba means crazy drug. Along with its name, the consequences of being caught with this drug are relatively crazy as well, with punishments as severe as the death penalty for those caught with a particularly large amount.
Please ask us if you have any questions
Thank you for listening!