Thailand's first conscientious objector sentenced to prison

🇹🇭 Bangkok Post (TH) —

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Thai student activist Netiwit Chtiphatphaisal was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year, for refusing military conscription, marking Thailand's first conscientious objector sentencing. The case highlights ongoing tensions around military service laws in Thailand.

Student activist Netiwit Chtiphatphaisal was on Monday sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year, for his refusal to take part in the military conscription process.

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