Thailand Anti-royalty Texts

A 62-year-old Thai man who became known as "Uncle SMS" after he was convicted of defaming Thailand's royal family in text messages died Tuesday while serving his 20-year prison term. The case of Amphon Tangnoppakul, a grandfather who had suffered from cancer, drew attention to Thailand's severe lese majeste law last November when he received one of...

A 62-year-old Thai man who became known as "Uncle SMS" after he was convicted of defaming Thailand's royal family in text messages died Tuesday while serving his 20-year prison term. The case of Amphon Tangnoppakul, a grandfather who had suffered from cancer, drew attention to Thailand's severe lese majeste law last November when he received one of...