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Source: The Times (London)

2-1-18

Thai historian Charnvit Kasetsiri faces jail over handbag photo

His offense? Sharing on Facebook a picture of a handbag by the prime minister’s wife that appears to be an expensive one by Hermes priced at $64,000.

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Thai historian Charnvit Kasetsiri faces jail over handbag photo