A Thai appeals court has confirmed a two-year prison sentence for human rights lawyer and activist Anon Nampa. The sentence stems from a speech delivered at a November 2020 protest held at Chiang Mai University. Nampa was convicted under Thailand’s lèse-majesté law, which protects the monarchy from criticism. The Court of Appeal Region 5 affirmed the original ruling made by the Chiang Mai Provincial Court in March 2025. This case marks the first lèse-majesté appeal to be upheld, setting a concerning precedent for free speech advocacy. The ruling indicates continued strict enforcement of the law, widely criticized by rights groups. This ongoing legal battle highlights the limitations on political expression in Thailand.