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Writer jailed for Thai 'insult'

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Australian writer Harry Nicolaides has been sentenced to three years in jail for insulting the Thai monarchy in his novel.

Shackled in leg irons, and wearing the orange pyjamas which are standard issue in Thai prisons, a tearful Harry Nicolaides told reporters before the verdict that he felt like he was in a bad dream.

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