Last week, the Greek-Australian writer sent a letter to his family asking one more time for help, from his cell in Thailand.The writer who was arrested last August for defaming the Royal Family fears that the Australian government does not do its best for his freedom.
“Presently I feel as though my rights as an Australian are subordinate to the interests of the government to preserve cordial relations between Thailand and Australia,” wrote Nicolaides from inside his prison cell in Bangkok.
Harry has worked in Thailand as a university lecturer and freelance writer and was arrested at Bangkok airport on 31 August 2008. Now he is facing 15 years in jail for allegedly defaming Thailand’s crown prince.
Sources: NeosKosmos.com.au
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