On 31 March 2019, two activists, Ekachai Hongkangwan and Anurak Jeantawanich (also known as “Ford Red Path”) organised an activity at Ratchaprasong Intersection to collect signatures for a petition calling for the removal of the Election Commission. The petition came after Thailand’s general election on 24 March 2019 was beset with broad public concerns about […]
It is only a few days until the long awaited election. In the final weeks leading up to the vote, however, many incidents that make this election controversial have continued, particularly the response from the army toward politicians and the decision of the Constitutional Court to disband the Thai Raksa Chart Party. The Thai Lawyers […]
To instigate an effective military coup, an aspiring dictator or junta must oust the ruling government and abrogate the existing constitution. Over the past eighty-six years since the end of the absolute monarchy in June 1932 in Thailand, soldiers who aspire to launch coups have learned that there is a third component of a ‘successful’ […]
It has been reported that on 10 February 2019, Andrew Johnson, an Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Princeton University, USA, claimed to have been detained by the Thai Immigration officers while departing the country. He was reportedly asked about who he had been talking with while staying in the country and where he had been. He […]
The Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) has been following reports about the detention of individuals found to have worn ‘Thai Federation’ T-shirts or to have them in possession. It has led to several persons being held in military custody during 7-12 December 2018 crackdowns in the provinces of Bangkok, Chonburi, Kamphaeng Phet, Ubonratchathani and […]
Legal Observations on Head of the NCPO Order No. 22/2561 Thai Lawyers for Human Rights On 11 December 2018, drawing on the power afforded to them by Article 44 of the 2014 (Interim) Constitution, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) issued Head of the NCPO Order No. 22/2561 regarding the engagement of […]
The Bangkok Military Court has conducted a hearing on a probable case against Anon Nampa, an attorney on 3 October 2018 at 13.30. It stemmed from the publication of evidence given by the prosecution witness, Maj Gen Wijarn Jodtaeng, in the case against Mr. Thanakorn (last name withheld) who was accused of sharing Rajabhakti corruption […]
1. The challenge of academic freedom at the “Thai Studies Forum” After 10 postponements within one year of pre-trial inquiry appointments, on 4th July 2018, the public prosecutor in Chiang Mai formally indicted five accused: Dr. Chayan Wattanaputi, Ms. Pakawadee Weerapaspong, Mr. Nontawat Machai, Mr. Chaiyapong Samnieng, and Mr. Teeramon Bua-ngam in the Chiang […]
22 June 2018 — Thai society has been “wrecked” by the National Council for Peace and Order, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) has said in its newly released report on four years of military rule in Thailand. The report, which was launched on Friday at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand, warns of the […]
6/02/2018 On 1 February 2018, a group of individuals was gathered holding banners to show their support to Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan at the entrance of the Ministry of Defence. Later, a report has been made against them to the officers at the Phra Racha Wang Police Station. On 5 February 2018, one of the […]
20 January 2018 The People GO Network is to launch the “We Walk…Solidarity Walk” from 20 January – 17 February 2018 to raise public awareness about issues concerning natural resources, alternative agriculture, health assurance, and the exercise of rights and freedoms. We plan to walk from Bangkok to Khon Kaen. And since 17 January […]
Col Burin Thongpraphai, legal officer of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has reported the case against Lt. Sunisa Thiwakorndamrong who had posted facebook messages allegedly critical to Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Head of the NCPO and the government. She was accused of committing an offence pertaining to bringing into computer system false information […]
