Prominent Thai academic charged with lese majeste

Updated January 14, 2009 21:49:39

While there are many stated differences between Thailand's competing political parties, their one constant is a reverence for the Thai royal family. But with new charges facing academics, and censorship being suggested for community radio stations and internet conversations on the king and monarchy, the reasons behind legally imposing this reverence are being questioned.

Presenter: Adam Connors
Speaker: Professor Giles Ungpakorn, political science, Chulalongkorn University; Supinya Klangnarong, coordinator, Thai Netizen Network; Somchai Homlaor, secretary general, Human Rights and Development Foundation