Yossawaris Chuklom | Campaign for Free Expression

Yossawaris Chuklom, 54, is a prominent comedian (stage name: Jeng Dokchik) and activist in Thailand who was recently sentenced to two years in prison for insulting the monarchy.

In March 2010, “red-shirt” political protesters who support ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra occupied parts of Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, to demand that the government of then Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva step down. During these protests, Chuklom delivered a speech in which he was allegedly critical of the monarchy.

He was formally sentenced in January 2013, and appealed his conviction. Chuklom was released on bail in September 2014.

People found guilty under the Thai law that criminalizes criticism of the monarchy can face up to 15 years in prison.

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