CLEAN : Thailand drops royal defamation charges against historian

The transcript discusses the importance of freedom of speech and the consequences of expressing oneself in a dictatorial regime. It emphasizes the hope for legal changes and the importance of standing by the truth. The speaker encourages critical thinking and personal judgment, urging individuals to use their own criteria rather than blindly believing others.

What role does the speaker believe individuals should have in determining their own criteria?

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