A YouTube star in Thailand is facing defamation charges for criticizing a dress worn by her country’s Miss Universe contestant, which was designed by the daughter of Thailand’s king.

Wanchaleom Jamneanphol hosts a popular Youtube channel under the name "Mixy Bigmouth" and critiqued the blue dress worn by Thai entrant Sophida Kanchanarin on Facebook, according to the Guardian.

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Thailand has strict laws on regarding its monarchy, making it illegal to speak negatively about the country’s leaders.

The law states it can punish anyone who “defames, insults or threatens the king, the queen, the heir-apparent or the regent.”

Thai millionaire and aspiring politician Kitjanut Chaiyosburana filed charges against Jamneanphol.

“I cannot accept that a well-known individual in the online world expressed negative opinions that affect the country’s reputation,” Chaiyosburana told the Guardian. "I think Internet idols are like an actor or actress with many followers ... so if they commit wrongdoing online it should not end up with just apologies."

Under the law, any Thai citizen is permitted to file defamation charges on behalf of another person.

The dress was designed by Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, the only daughter of King Vajiralongkorn and the founder of fashion line Sirivannavari.

Jamneanphol quickly deleted the critical post and apologized in a subsequent post. She said she “did not have any intention to insult or disrespect the high institution.”

“I merely did not know the full consequences of my actions via my posts and comments, which caused damage to Your Royal Highness and the monarchy,” Jamneanphol said.

If convicted, Jamneanphol could face a prison sentence of up to two years.