BANGKOK, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Prayut-chan-o-cha said on Wednesday that BBC must be prosecuted when the British broadcaster violates the law in Thailand, local media reported.
The remarks came after 10 police officers visited the BBC's office in Bangkok. They reportedly opened an investigation into the BBC's local language service for alleged defamation of Thailand's new king.
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon confirmed he ordered authorities to investigate into the matter. "Anyone who have broken the law and caused damage must be punished," he said.
He was referring to a profile published online by the BBC's Thai-language service about the newly crowned king. The piece, released on Dec. 2 after Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was proclaimed King Rama X, brought the new king's personal life to light, adding that he did not enjoy the same level of respect as his revered late father.
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