Thailand: Groups say NGO law would strike severe blow to human rights
Several global groups said a draft law in Thailand threatens to muzzle civil society groups and non-government organizations.
ARTICLE 19 submits UPR report on Thailand’s state of freedom of expression
For the third time, Thailand will undergo a Universal Periodic Review (UPR). In a detailed UPR submission, ARTICLE 19 highlighted the state of freedom of expression in Thailand.
Thailand government asked to protect the right to protest
Thailand asked to uphold the right to protest of its citizens after police used water cannons and tear gas against pro-democracy protesters.
Freemuse and PEN International call for the release of Thai poet and lawyer Arnon Nampha
Thai poet and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampha was arrested and charged with sedition for his participation in pro-democracy protests in Bangkok.
Thailand: ‘End crackdown, respect the right to protest’
In a briefing, the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights and ARTICLE 19 said Thailand authorities have arrested or charged at least 173 individuals in relation to their protest activities since the beginning of 2020.
Thailand issues emergency decree, nationwide restrictions on press
Aside from prohibiting mass gatherings, the state of emergency decree imposed a nationwide ban on publishing and broadcasting news that could incite fear.
Thailand: Government escalates crackdown on peaceful protesters
A human rights lawyer and a student activist were arrested which signals the intensifying suppression of the protest movement in Thailand.
Thailand urged to stop harassment of ‘Run Against Dictatorship’ organizers
Police harassment, denial of permit, and other restrictions have been placed against the planned event.
Thai junta critics intimidated, forced to apologise
Thai junta authorities are harassing critics for mocking the prime minister after he assumed the premiership for another term.
Stacked senate, media restrictions, repressive laws undermine right to vote
Human Rights Watch warns that structural flaws subvert election in Thailand.
Thai media faced “interference and slowdown” in 2018
The Thai Journalists Association said freedom of expression remains under threat in Thailand.
Thailand urged to lift free speech restrictions ahead of elections
After lifting a ban on political activities, Thai authorities are pressed to remove restrictions on freedom of expression.
NGOs call on Thailand to drop charges against pro-democracy activists
Pro-democracy activists were arrested and charged last month for protesting against the continued military rule in Thailand.
Thai activists face charges for protesting against corruption and delay of polls
Dozens of Thai activists have been charged for violating the ban on public assembly.
Thai historian Sulak Sivaraksa could face 15 years in jail for ‘insulting’ a 16th-century king
PEN International is deeply concerned by reports that renowned writer and activist Sulak Sivaraksa is facing trial for violating article 112 of the Thai Criminal Code (lèse majesté) in a connection with a speech he gave at Thammasat University in 2014.
Veteran journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk accused of sedition in Thailand
The police have informed Thai columnist Pravit Rojanaphruk that his Facebook posts criticising the military regime are seditious.