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Pavin’s book about monarchy banned in Thailand

Police chief warns of jail and fines for importing yet-to-be published title

Academic and author Pavin Chatchavalpongpun is currently living in exile in Japan where he teaches at Kyoto University. (Photo: Pavin Chatchavalpongpun Facebook page)

A book about the monarchy written by academic-in-exile Pavin Chatchavalpongpun has been banned in Thailand for defaming the monarchy, according to a police announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Friday.

The announcement said the cover and contents of Rama X: The Thai Monarchy under King Vajiralongkorn reflected attitudes deemed insulting, defaming or displaying great malice towards the king, the queen, heir apparent or regent, or threatening national…

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