Since late 2016, in the aftermath of the passing of King Rama IX and the accession of King Rama X, prosecutions of lèse majesté cases or the violation of the Penal Code’s Section 112 spiked sharply. The “witch hunt” or vigilante actions taken against people who hold different views led to prosecution of dozens of […]
On 19th December 2018, the Foreign Minister of German and France together awarded the 2018 Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law to Ms. Sirikan Charoensiri, the Thai lawyer from Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) in recognition of her commitment for human rights and the rule of law. The German and […]
Bangkok, Thailand — The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) welcome the decision of Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, acting as the Head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), to lift certain restrictions on political activities. The organizations highlight, however, that much more is needed to […]
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 […]
Amidst the searing heat of March 2010 which competed with the incumbent political heat, a massive number of members of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) took to the street in downtown Bangkok to demand a house dissolution while the country was ruled under the Abhisit Vejjajiva-led coalition. They claimed the government had […]
Bangkok, Paris, 5 November 2018: FIDH and its partner organization Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) today petitioned the United Nations (UN) Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) to seek the release of lèse-majesté defendant Siraphop Kornaroot. Since August 2012, the WGAD has found the detention of seven other individuals detained under Article 112 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 […]
Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) writes to draw your immediate attention to the certain situation of Military Court’s inquiry of a civilian‘s defense lawyer Anon Numpha for allegedly sharing a testimony of a military witness adduced by a military prosecutor. Tomorrow, the Bangkok Military Court is going to inquire Mr. Anon Numpha at the […]
At least two individuals have been taken into custody by the military officials as a result of their wearing or having black T-shirts with a red and white striped logo in possession. Both have been taken away from their residences in Prawase and Samut Prakan, respectively since 6 September 2018. As of now, Mrs. Wannapa […]
Ekachai Hongkangwan with his action on Pathumwan Sky Walk A well-known political activist, Ekachai Hongkangwan, was injured in the latest attack as a result of his attempt to incessantly hold the government accountable for corruption. This time, he was struck on his arms with a large wooden stick. Ekachai Hongkangwan posted brief information on […]
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 […]
