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The Constitutional Court of Thailand announced legal action against individuals spreading distorted clips from PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s August 21 hearing. The viral misinformation falsely suggested a justice said “sit down, child,” instead of “please sit down.” Authorities deem this contempt of court and a violation of the Computer Crime Act.

Thai Constitutional Court Pursues Legal Action Over Distorted Hearing Clips

The Constitutional Court of Thailand announced legal action against individuals spreading distorted clips from PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s August 21 hearing. The viral misinformation falsely suggested a justice said “sit down, child,” instead of “please sit down.” Authorities deem this contempt of court and a violation of the Computer Crime Act.