Thailand has strict laws that punish insults of the royal family . Comment: His case is one of several that drew criticism from human rights groups . He wants to leave Thailand immediately , his lawyer says .
Thailand has strict laws that punish insults of the royal family . Joe Gordon has been released early from a 2 1/2 year prison sentence . His case is one of several that drew criticism from human rights groups . He wants to leave Thailand immediately , his lawyer says .