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Thai Court Opens Big Case Against 44 Politicians
A court in Thailand accepted a case against 44 opposition politicians over a plan to change the royal insult law.
Thailand's Supreme Court accepted a case on April 24, 2026 against 44 current and former opposition politicians.
The case is about their effort in 2021 to change the law that protects the monarchy from criticism.
Supporters of the politicians say they were using the normal political process to propose a legal change. Critics say the move went against Thailand's constitutional system.
The case is important because it could lead to serious punishment, including long political bans.
It also shows how sensitive the monarchy issue remains in Thailand. A legal debate about reform has now become a major national political battle.