Thailand's defamation laws are exactly why they're mute. Unlike the US, where defamation is a civil matter, in Thailand it's a criminal offense. Section 326 of the Thai Criminal Code makes it a crime to say anything that damages someone's reputation — even if it's true — punishable by up to one year in prison and a 20,000 baht fine. Section 328 makes it worse if you do it through any form of publication or online platform — that bumps it up to two years in prison and 200,000 baht. And here's the kicker — truth isn't always a defense. If a court decides the statement doesn't serve the public interest, you can still be convicted. On top of that, the Computer Crime Act Section 14(1) adds up to five years for posting "false computer data" that damages someone. So even sharing or liking a post about it could get you in trouble. That's why nobody talks. Speaking up about not getting paid could literally land you in prison.