"Police had sought and received a court-approved warrant to arrest radio show host Chucheep Cheewasut for a charge of lese majeste, Bang Rak superintendent Colonel Ekkachai Boonwisut said Thursday.
Chucheep remains at large and investigators suspect he may have fled to China before his warrant was issued on Wednesday night, Ekkachai said. Thailand's extradition agreement with China is confined solely to criminal charges for killings.
Chucheep was charged with allegedly offending the monarchy by airing veiled attacks during his community radio show "Legend of Feudalism" between June and July.
He was an ex-Communist during the Cold War before returning to lead a normal life in society. He is seen as close to many student activists who fled to the jungle after the October 1976 uprising, including former deputy prime minister Prommin Lertsuridej, a confidant of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra."
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Radio talk show host also charged with lese majeste
Started by B.I.G., Aug 21 2008 06:36 PM
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Posted 23 August 2008 - 10:21 AM
This lese majeste thing is getting a little more than absurd. If the palace's advisors really agree with the King's past comments and feel that the idea has outlived its place in modern Thailand, this might be the right moment to strike a blow for the monarchy and tell everyone to stop trying to use lese majeste as a political football to make brownie points or hurt the political opposition.
