Royal Thai Police have prohibited the circulation of an upcoming book that scrutinises the nation’s monarchy. The prohibition was issued in response to the book’s perceived slander towards the royal institution, according to a police statement in the Royal Gazette.
The contentious publication, ‘Rama X: The Thai Monarchy under King Vajiralongkorn,’ both in its content and cover, is considered to express views that insult and defame the country’s royal family. Moreover, its material is found to pose a threat to national security and disrupt social tranquillity and morality. The edition harbours great malice towards the king, queen, crown prince or regent, as per the statement.
The public announcement, bearing the signature of National Police Chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas, was published on June 19. It specified the…
