Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR)
established on 24th May 2014, two days following the coup in 2014, by a group of human rights lawyers and social activists. Initially as an ad-hoc organization, TLHR aimed to provide legal and litigation assistance to individuals who had been summoned, arrested, and detained by the military as a result of the 2014 coup.
March 2026: Court acquits Section 112 case against “Piyarat-Nawat”; “Promsorn” denied bail and detained – Kanruethai faces combined prison sentence of 15 years
In March 2026, there were no additional cases arising from public assemblies or political expression compared to the previous month. However, out of a total of 1,346 cases in which citizens have been prosecuted, around 535 cases remain ongoing at various stages of the legal process. There has also been an ongoing trend of influential […]
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29/04/2569
Transnational Defamation Proceedings Against Murray Hunter Formally Settled and Resolved
On 16 February 2026, the criminal defamation proceedings involving Australian academic, journalist, and writer Mr. Murray Hunter were formally settled and resolved after the complainant, acting on behalf of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), withdrew his complaint as part of the Settlement Agreement entered into between Mr. Hunter and the MCMC on 12 […]
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26/02/2569
“Arnon Nampa” The Lawyer For Human Rights Remains Standing Defiantly
Story and photos by Nathaphob Sungkate . Note: This interview series is part of the book “Feathers on the Scales”, which features ten interviews that explore the lives and experiences of human rights lawyers advocating for civil and political rights in Thailand. The book was published by Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) in February 2025 and […]
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04/12/2568
December 2025: The Supreme Court sentenced “Busbas” to 46 years under Section 112. After four years, the public prosecutor still issued an indictment in the Roi-Et youths’ Car Mob case.
In December 2025, Attapon “Khru Yai” Buapat, a political activist currently detained under Section 112 charges, was informed of additional charges under the Emergency Decree. The charges stemmed from his participation in the Kabuan Saded Car Mob on 30 July 2021. Previously, the investigating officer had recommended that the case should not be prosecuted. However, […]
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23/01/2569
Australian Journalist Indicted for Criminal Defamation, Faces up to 8 Years in Prison for Reporting on the Malaysian Government
Thai Lawyers for Human Rights urgently calls your attention to the indictment of Mr. Murray Hunter, an Australian journalist residing in Thailand, under Section 328 (defamation by publication) of the Thai Criminal Code [1] on 17 November 2025. (Black Case No. Aor. 2120/2568) This case stems from four articles that were published on his Substack […]
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20/11/2568
Transnational SLAPP against Australian Journalist in Thailand for Criticizing a Malaysian Government Agency
Thai Lawyers for Human Rights urgently calls your attention to the charges and the arrest of Mr. Murray Hunter, an Australian journalist residing in Thailand, under Section 328 (defamation by publication) of the Thai Criminal Code [1] in connection with four articles that were published on his Substack between 13 and 29 April 2024, that […]
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11/11/2568
“Then and Now”: A Short Documentary about the Past and Present of Youth Prosecuted for Political Offenses
The short documentary film “Then and Now” explores the past and present of three youths who faced political charges for their involvement in protests and acts of expression in Thailand during 2020–2021. The film is a collaboration between the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) and independent writer and filmmaker Veerapong Soontornchattrawat. . . ข่าวหรือบทความที่เกี่ยวข้อง […]
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07/10/2568
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”
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
“Arnon Nampa” Becomes The First Thai Recipient of 2025 Front Line Defenders Award in Dublin
“Arnon Nampa” Becomes The First Thai Recipient of 2025 Front Line Defenders Award in Dublin On 22 May 2025, in Dublin, Ireland, human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was awarded the Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk for 2025 by the organization Front Line Defenders. He was recognized for his role in […]
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22/05/2568
April 2026: 527 political cases ongoing – Eight rulings made while bails have constantly been denied
April 2026 saw no new cases concerning public assembly and political expression for the last two months. Nonetheless, of 1,346 cases in which members of the public have been indicted, 527 cases are pending in various stages of the judicial process and rulings have constantly been made each month. For rulings on cases concerning public […]
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29/05/2569 March 2026: Court acquits Section 112 case against “Piyarat-Nawat”; “Promsorn” denied bail and detained – Kanruethai faces combined prison sentence of 15 years
In March 2026, there were no additional cases arising from public assemblies or political expression compared to the previous month. However, out of a total of 1,346 cases in which citizens have been prosecuted, around 535 cases remain ongoing at various stages of the legal process. There has also been an ongoing trend of influential […]
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29/04/2569
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”
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 April 2026: 527 political cases ongoing – Eight rulings made while bails have constantly been denied
April 2026 saw no new cases concerning public assembly and political expression for the last two months. Nonetheless, of 1,346 cases in which members of the public have been indicted, 527 cases are pending in various stages of the judicial process and rulings have constantly been made each month. For rulings on cases concerning public […]
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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”
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 Transnational Defamation Proceedings Against Murray Hunter Formally Settled and Resolved
On 16 February 2026, the criminal defamation proceedings involving Australian academic, journalist, and writer Mr. Murray Hunter were formally settled and resolved after the complainant, acting on behalf of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), withdrew his complaint as part of the Settlement Agreement entered into between Mr. Hunter and the MCMC on 12 […]
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26/02/2569 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”
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
A letter to the Chief Justice of the Criminal Court:Unjust political persecution of Thai human rights defender and Sakharov fellow Ms. Pimsiri “Mook” Petchnamrob
16 September 2025 Chief Justice Suchart Soontarikasem Criminal Court Bangkok, Thailand Re: Unjust political persecution of Thai human rights defender and Sakharov fellow Ms. Pimsiri “Mook” Petchnamrob Dear Chief Justice Soontarikasem, We, the undersigned fellows of the European Parliament’s Sakharov Fellowship and laureate of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, write to express our […]
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16/09/2568
Statement: Calling on Thailand to Guarantee Basic Rights in the Criminal Justice System in Section 112 Case Regarding the Arrest of Dr. Paul Chambers
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 […]