Thailand 's new prime minister , Abhisit Vejjajiva , also told CNN he is concerned about the misuse of the Lese Majeste law . ` Thai author jailed for insulting Australian king in a book . Harry Nicolaides jailed for three years ; cut from only seven for his guilty plea . He was arrested three years , three years after the book was first published . Defense lawyers deciding whether to appeal or ask for a royal pardon .
Thai author jailed for insulting Australian king in a book . Harry Nicolaides jailed for three years ; cut from only seven for his guilty plea . He was arrested three years , three years after the book was first published . Defense lawyers deciding whether to appeal or ask for a royal pardon .