Thailand requests extradition of 6 subjects insulting the Royal Family

Thailand's government said on October 18 that it will ask other countries to extradite people suspected of disrespecting the monarchy following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej last week.

Thai people pay their respects to King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace in Bangkok on October 15. (Source: THX/TTXVN)

The Thai government says it is tracking six people suspected of disrespecting the king.

These six people are currently living abroad and have sought to incite unrest in Thailand. Thailand will request their extradition.

"We will ask for cooperation, friendship and respect from these countries and we hope that they understand that all Thai people cannot accept this insult," Thai Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya told reporters.

Under Thai law, anyone who insults the King or Queen is considered blasphemous and faces up to 15 years in prison.

Meanwhile, on the same day, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha dismissed Bangkok Mayor Sukhumbhand Paribatra due to corruption allegations and appointed a deputy mayor to replace him.

According to Vietnamplus