The U.S. State Department said it was alarmed at the arrest of Paul Chambers, a lecturer in civil-military relations, under Thailand’s strict lèse-majesté laws.

An Oklahoma man who has spent years researching and teaching political science in Thailand has been charged with insulting the kingdom's monarchy.

An appeals court in Thailand granted bail to a US academic accused of insulting the country’s monarchy, a day after his arrest drew condemnation from Washington and civil rights groups.