CNN 's Licia Yee and Kocha Olarn contributed to this report . Chiranuch ##a pleaded guilty for allowing comments deemed insulting to the king . Court cut the original one - year sentence because of her ` ` useful '' testimony to the court . Thailand 's ` ` ##s - majeste '' law carries strict penalties for being critical of royal family . Rights groups believe the law prevents peaceful freedom of expression .
Chiranuch ##a pleaded guilty for allowing comments deemed insulting to the king . Court cut the original one - year sentence because of her ` ` useful '' testimony to the court . Thailand 's ` ` ##s - majeste '' law carries strict penalties for being critical of royal family . Rights groups believe the law prevents peaceful freedom of expression .