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August 2026: the Peaceful Society Act comes into force but detainees who meet the criteria are still not released—Section 112 defendants go on entering prison, while the courts begin striking out pending cases

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In August 2026 one more political case was added: the Section 112 case against “Kaseni”, prosecuted over the publication of clips criticizing politics and the monarchy, in which the complainant was found to have had a personal conflict with her beforehand. That brings the number of people charged under this provision to at least 293, […]

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10/09/2569

Agencies in the justice system should apply the Act on Promoting a Peaceful Society to a consistent standard

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Following the promulgation of the Act on Promoting a Peaceful Society, B.E. 2569 (2026), in force since 24 August 2026, which grants an amnesty in cases arising from assembly or expression motivated by political conflict or political motivation, committed between 1 January 2005 and 16 July 2025. Although the Act still excludes from the amnesty […]

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08/09/2569

Criminal Court sentences “Tawan” to two years under Section 112 for livestreaming on the clearing of a farmers’ protest before a royal motorcade; court finds an intention to defame, not a good-faith exercise of rights; bail granted pending appeal

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On 31 August 2026 at 9.00 a.m., the Criminal Court was scheduled to deliver judgment on “Tawan” Tantawan Tuatulanon, a 25-year-old student and activist, on a principal charge of lèse-majesté under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, over a Facebook livestream on the clearing of a farmers’ protest from the footpath on Ratchadamnoen Nok Road […]

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01/09/2569

May 2026: Supreme Court upholds  6-year-sentence in Section 112 case against Tiwagon for wearing a shirt stating  “I lost faith in the monarchy,” while  case against Thanathorn dismissed

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May 2026 saw no new cases concerning public assembly and political expression over  the last two months. Nonetheless, of 1,346 cases in which members of the public have been indicted, 523 cases are pending in various stages of the judicial process and cases are seeing constant rulings each month. However, it is projected that in […]

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23/06/2569

April 2026: Political cases remain ongoing – Eight rulings made while bails have constantly been denied 

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April 2026 saw no new cases concerning public assembly and political expression for the last two months. For rulings on cases concerning public assembly and political expression, throughout April, at least eight cases including three Section 112 cases have been decided. As for the remaining five cases, the Court notably dismissed two. The first was […]

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29/05/2569

February 2026: The Election Commission pressed charges against multiple citizens, while university students file charges at the Central Administrative Court concerning “QR code on ballot cards”

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In February 2026, there were four additional political cases relating to freedom of expression. The first set of cases concerns cases related to the 2026 national election: Tewa Sritawan’s case, stemming from throwing a bag of fermented fish against the walls of  the Election Commission; another case; and a case concerning a citizen charged for […]

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31/03/2569

November 2025: Supreme Court sentenced “Udom” to 10 years under Section 112, ruling that the law also protects former kings, while Australian journalist was charged with defamation in Thailand by foreign government

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In November 2025, one new case related to public assembly and political expression was recorded. The case involves “Phakphum,” a person diagnosed with schizophrenia, who was charged under Section 112 of the Criminal Code and the Flag Act for posting photographs and videos depicting him stepping on and urinating on a royal portrait, as well […]

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18/12/2568

October 2025: “Daeng Shinjang” acquitted in all five cases before being released, in Wat Phra Kaew’s wall spray-painting case, “Pay-Ya-Sainam” recently indicted

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October 2025 saw no new cases related to public assembly or political expression compared to September 2025. However, four youths and one individual in Roi Et have been charged for violating the Emergency Decree for participating in the Kabuan Saded Car Mob which took place in 2021. Summons have been issued since the incident occurred. […]

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11/11/2568

The Right to Conscientious Objection and Mandatory Military Conscription, Explained

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“No citizen should be forced to engage with a system that promotes violence or goes against their moral or ethical beliefs…Thailand’s conscription system has enabled corruption, abuse, and unchecked military power for far too long,” said Thai student activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal, not only rejecting the draft but also declaring that no government should compel a […]

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05/11/2568

Thai Civil Society’s Open Letter to the European Commission Ahead of the Next Round of FTA Negotiations: “Trade Must Advance, not Undermine, Human Rights”

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Ms. Ursula von der Leyen President  European Commission  Brussels, Belgium Mr. Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security European Commission European Commission  Brussels, Belgium 27 September 2025 Re: Trade Must Advance, not Undermine, Human Rights Dear President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, In a few days, the European Union and Thailand […]

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27/09/2568

An Analysis of the Wrongful Detention of  Dr. Paul Chambers under Thai Law and International Law

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Dr. Paul Chambers, an American academic whose research specializes in civil-military relations in Southeast Asia, was detained on lèse majesté charges and the Computer Crimes Act by Thai authorities in April 2025. The charges stemmed from allegations that Dr. Chambers posted a blurb for a webinar—hosted by Singapore’s ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute, where he was a […]

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19/08/2568

Report on the Seminar to Launch the Book “Feathers on the Scale”: the Life and Experiences of Human Rights Lawyers Who Work to “Serve the People”

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February 20, 2024, marked Lawyer’s Day in Thailand, and at the SCC Creative Space in Bangkok (BTS Ratchathewi), a seminar titled “The Role of Lawyers in Protecting Human Rights” was held. The event also launched the book “Feathers on the Scales: 10 Interviews on the Life and Experiences of Human Rights Lawyers” which tells the […]

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