Thailand human rights

Out of fear of destabilizing its relations with Beijing, the Thai government has failed to protect Uyghur civilians who have sought political asylum in the country.

Jatuporn Saeoueng was convicted of insulting Queen Suthida by impersonating her at a demonstration in October 2020.

Recent legislative developments have raised hopes, but the Thai government could still sink the LGBTQ dream of equal rights.

Has U.S. foreign aid led to advancements in rights or increased repression in Southeast Asia?

To make a breakthrough on the lèse-majesté problem in Thailand, the international community must seriously rethink its strategy.

Thailand may be opening up to tourists, but for many activists it is still a prison.

The rights group Amnesty International calls the Cambodian government's investigation “negligent.”

If passed, the law will be used to target organizations deemed to threaten Thailand's entrenched political elite.

The move came as Prime Minister Prayut assumed sweeping new powers to fight the current outbreak of COVID-19.

Once again, Myanmar is the pariah state that relativizes the rest of the region’s abuses.

Thailand wields a controversial law in its attempt to stamp out a campaign of student-led protests.