RTFA: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7836854.st…

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

Nicolaides wrote a novel four years ago, which contained a brief passage referring to an unnamed crown prince. It sold just seven copies.

He admitted the charge of insulting the royal family, but said he was unaware he was committing an offence.

Thailand’s monarchy is sheltered from public debate by some of the world’s most stringent “lese-majeste” laws.

It looks like the Thai Monarch is itching for some good ole fashion American satire… any takers?