Advocacy Team

March 2025: More 112-116 cases in the South; ten-year-imprisonment for messages posted in 2014 and bail denial; Supreme Administrative Court of Thailand revoked outdated regulations on student hairstyles

Situation Report (EN)

Three additional cases related to political expression were reported in March 2025. Two of them occurred in the South: “Jiradee” was prosecuted under Section 112 in Phatthalung Province, while “Poon” Thanapat was charged under Section 116. Both individuals had arrest warrants issued against them, and the same person—Chair of the People Protecting the Monarchy Group—filed […]

Advocacy Team

18/04/2568

Statement: Calling on Thailand to Guarantee Basic Rights in the Criminal Justice System in Section 112 Case Regarding the Arrest of Dr. Paul Chambers

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On 8 April 2025, Dr. Paul Wesley Chambers, an American academic affiliated with the Center of ASEAN Community Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University, was charged under Section 112 (lèse-majesté) of Thailand’s Criminal Code and Section 14(1) (entering distorted, fake, or false computer data into the computer system in a manner likely to cause […]

Advocacy Team

13/04/2568

February 2025: New Section 112-116 case emerges in the South, Verdicts rendered in at least 10 cases, Right to bail continues to be impeded. Kanun started going on a hunger strike in prison

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February 2025 saw the emergence of two new cases related to political expression, both occurring in the South. These include a Section 112 case against Watcharapong Sinso for commenting on a post in the “Royalist Marketplace – Talad Luang” Facebook group, and a Section 116 case against Abdul Afir Seng, a volunteer reporter for ‘Wartani,’ […]

Advocacy Team

02/04/2568

January 2025: “Busbas” facing fourth Section 112 case, “Lawyer Arnon Nampa” is fighting his contempt of court charge amidst an unpredictable bail situation.

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In January 2025, two new cases involving political expression emerged. These included the Section 112 case against “Busbas,” now facing his fourth Section 112 charge, and Arnon Nampa, who was charged under contempt of court following his act of protest – the removal of his shirt in the courtroom. Moreover, an activist in Nakhon Ratchasima […]

Advocacy Team

28/03/2568

TLHR and Freedom Bridge Submitted a Report on the Right to Health of Thai Political Prisoners to UN Expert Ahead of Her Country Visit to Thailand

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On 20 January 2025, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights and Freedom Bridge submitted an input to the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health in preparation for her upcoming country visit to Thailand from 18 to 28 February 2025.  […]

Advocacy Team

29/01/2568

December 2024: Arnon convicted in two successive cases under Section 112 – Court of Appeals overturning verdict on royal portrait pain-throwing case – More verdicts delivered in five public assembly cases

Articles (EN), Situation Report (EN)

In December 2024, there were no new cases related to freedom of expression or public assemblies. However, several similar cases remain pending in the courts. Throughout the month, new verdicts have been issued in at least eight Section 112 cases and five political assembly cases. Notable among these involved lawyer Arnon Nampa, who was sentenced […]

Advocacy Team

23/01/2568

November 2024: Six additional cases – the public prosecutor continues to pursue Emergency Decree indictments despite four years having passed. Meanwhile, Arnon protests in court by removing his shirt after the court refuses to summon requested documents.

Situation Report (EN)

Last November saw three new cases, including one Section 112 case in the South. Meanwhile, “Netiwit” was charged for his act of conscientious objection by refusing to participate in military conscription. Additionally, three activists in Chiang Mai were summoned to face charges of insulting the Constitutional Court for activities carried out in 2022. November saw […]

Advocacy Team

14/01/2568

October 2024: Six convictions and three dismissals in Section 112 cases, meanwhile public prosecutor persisting on prosecuting cases related to public assemblies during 2020-2021

Articles (EN), Situation Report (EN)

In October, at least one new Section 112 case was filed, although no additional detainees were held pending trial. Five prisoners who had been convicted were released, including two individuals convicted under Section 112. Last month, during the witness examination in Section 112 trials, there were instances where the defendants could not be contacted. The […]

Advocacy Team

08/11/2567

TLHR’s Input on Impact of Political Prosecution on Women and Girls to the UN Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls Prior to its Visit to Thailand

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On 23 October 2024, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights submitted an input to the United Nations (UN) Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls in preparation for the Working Group’s upcoming country visit to Thailand from 2 to 13 December 2024. The Working Group’s country visit will focus on issues related to discrimination against […]

Advocacy Team

05/11/2567
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