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Thailand human rights
Thailand’s Troubling History With the Uyghurs
By Mark S. Cogan
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.
Thai Political Activist Jailed for Mocking, Impersonating Queen
By Sebastian Strangio
Jatuporn Saeoueng was convicted of insulting Queen Suthida by impersonating her at a demonstration in October 2020.
Can Marriage Equality Become a Reality in Thailand?
By Mookdapa Yangyuenpradorn and Sippachai Kunnuwong
Recent legislative developments have raised hopes, but the Thai government could still sink the LGBTQ dream of equal rights.
America’s Aid Imperium and Human Rights in Southeast Asia
By Salvador Santino F. Regilme Jr.
Has U.S. foreign aid led to advancements in rights or increased repression in Southeast Asia?
Thailand’s Lese-Majeste Law Takes Center Stage at UN Rights Review
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
To make a breakthrough on the lèse-majesté problem in Thailand, the international community must seriously rethink its strategy.
Thailand’s Escalating Crackdown on Dissent
By Pornpen Khongkachonkiet
Thailand may be opening up to tourists, but for many activists it is still a prison.
A Year on, No Word on Fate of Abducted Thai Dissident
By Sebastian Strangio
The rights group Amnesty International calls the Cambodian government's investigation “negligent.”
Thai Government Readies Legal Shackles for Civil Society
By Sebastian Strangio
If passed, the law will be used to target organizations deemed to threaten Thailand's entrenched political elite.
Thai Court Denies Bail for Hunger Striking Protest Leaders
By Sebastian Strangio
The move came as Prime Minister Prayut assumed sweeping new powers to fight the current outbreak of COVID-19.
Under Cover of Myanmar’s Coup, Neighboring Countries Continue Crackdowns
By Sebastian Strangio
Once again, Myanmar is the pariah state that relativizes the rest of the region’s abuses.
With Severe Sentence, Thailand Deepens Its War on Critics of the Monarchy
By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand wields a controversial law in its attempt to stamp out a campaign of student-led protests.
Sister of Missing Thai Dissident Meets with Cambodian Judge
By Associated Press
Wanchalearm Satsaksit was snatched off the street in front of his Phnom Penh apartment in early June.