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UN urges review of LM cases
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/01/2017
» The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (HCHR) has urged Thailand to review lese majeste cases including the current "Pai Dao Din" controversy.
Southern families dream of freedom from prison
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/12/2016
» The sweetest wish for those whose loved ones are in prison is nothing other than their freedom. Many have have been granted it in time to celebrate the New Year; many others still cling to hope.
Rights defenders call for lese majeste prisoner's release
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 22/10/2016
» The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders has called for an unconditional release of lese majeste prisoner and red-shirt media editor Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, who is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling.
Government pledges to UN fall short
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/09/2016
» The government's refusal to end all arbitrary detentions and military trials of civilians shows the regime remains unwilling to address human rights violations highlighted at a United Nations-backed review in Geneva, activists say.
Cybercrime bill changes 'still a worry'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/07/2016
» The Computer Crime Act (CCA) still includes too broad a definition of offences which could lead to abuse by authorities, critics say.
Scholars call for release of 7 activists
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/07/2016
» Domestic and international scholars have called for the release of seven students and activists detained for campaigning against the Aug 7 draft charter referendum.
Chiang Mai activist wins US 'courage award'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/03/2016
» A Chiang Mai-based activist was given an International Women of Courage Award Tuesday for her dedication to democracy and women's rights despite undergoing "attitude adjustment" at the hands of the military.
Look at big picture on rights, regime urges
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/03/2016
» Thailand is lobbying other United Nations (UN) members to focus on the overall improvement of its human rights record rather than problematic areas such as freedom of expression and assembly, a forum to update progress on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) was told.
Anti-coup protester acquitted on civil-rights defence
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/02/2016
» An anti-coup defendant arrested on charges of defying martial law and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) order on political rallies has been acquitted.
OIC ready to assist on unrest in deep South
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/01/2016
» The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is ready to help Thailand and separatist rebels arrive at a political solution to solve the unrest in the deep south, OIC secretary-general Iyad Ameen Madani says.