Nov 1, 2023
Man Sentenced to Jail for Defamation in Phuket
Aiya Phetthong has been sentenced to 27 months in jail by the Phuket Provincial Court for defamation. He was found guilty of making false online posts accusing former Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew of smuggling Muslims into Phuket illegally and misusing state funds. Phetthong must post corrective notices on social media and in newspapers, and delete all related online posts.