In this context, a two-day forum on lese majeste, organized by Chulalongkorn, Thammasat and Mahidol universities, took place. There were comments from several high-profile participants, including staunch royalists and people known to be critical of lese majeste law. Nidhi Eowsriwong suggested that the boundaries of the law should be defined to prevent future abuse, and that the sacred space around the monarchy should be reduced to fit a democratic system. Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission secretary-general Tharit Pengdit said that the Justice Ministry has devised three solutions to discourage exploitation of the law: increasing penalties, improving enforcement and clarifying interpretation. Asst Prof Somchai Preechasilpakul of Chiang Mai University suggested that the National Human Rights Commission should be the only body allowed to initiate lese majeste charges. Prof Thongthong Chandrangsu expressed opposition to the suggestion that only the Office of the Secretary to His Majesty should have the authority to bring, or approve lese majeste cases.
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