Tag: Freedom of Expression / Information / Speech
Legal assistance for online media more critical today
With the recent announcements of the electoral boundaries and the impending general elections looming, it is a forgone conclusion that blog activity and online discussions will spike. In tandem with growing public perception that state owned media outlets are the government’s mouthpieces, the Internet is fast becoming the forum...
Military court sets record lèse majesté sentence of 30 years
A Thai military court has sentenced a man accused of defaming the Thai monarchy on a social network to 30 years in jail in a trial held in camera. The ruling is the heaviest jail term ever recorded for a lèse majesté case.
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Thai Government Websites Hit by DDoS Attacks Following Plan to Restrict Internet Access
Thai people protest against the government's decision to hinder Internet access and increase censorship measures
By Catalin Cimpanu 2 Oct 2015, 21:33 GMT
A powerful DDoS attack has brought down the websites of the Thai government (thaigov.go.th) and of the country’s Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) (mict.go.th).
What differentiates this...
Thailand: Inter-Parliamentary Union must urge Thailand to stop persecution of dissenting former parliamentarians
As the Inter Parliamentary Union begins its 133rd Assembly, Amnesty International urges delegates to address grave human rights problems in Thailand, including the penalizing of former parliamentarians and severe restrictions on their ability to critically engage in political debate and discussion.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
PUBLIC STATEMENT
Index: ASA 30/2666/2015
15 October 2015
As the Inter...
Maria Chin claims trial to charge over Bersih 4 rally
Bersih 2.0 chairman Maria Chin Abdullah pleaded not guilty to a charge of failing to give notice for the Bersih 4 rally at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today.
BY MELATI A. JALIL
Published: 3 November 2015 11:18 AM | Updated: 3 November 2015 3:23 PM
She was charged under Section 9(1)...
Malaysia: Drop Dubious Case Against Rights Activist
“The Malaysian authorities should drop these charges and put an end to the politically motivated prosecution of Lena Hendry,” said Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director
December 11, 2015
Rights Groups Call on Government to Stop Censoring Films
(Bangkok) – Malaysian authorities should immediately drop charges under the Film Censorship Act against rights...
Thailand: Junta Critic Feared ‘Disappeared’
Thai authorities should immediately disclose the whereabouts of Thanakorn Siripaiboon, a critic of Thailand’s junta who has reportedly been held in secret military custody since December 8, 2015, Human Rights Watch said today.
December 11, 2015
Lese Majeste Charge for Facebook ‘Like’
(New York) – Thai authorities should immediately disclose the whereabouts...
On International Human Rights Day, We Remember Thailand
On the surface, the Kingdom of Thailand presents an image of tranquility, prosperity and hospitality. Yet, the world knows, and should be reminded of, the continuing atmosphere of political repression in the country, especially after the Thai military once again stepped into and exerted control over civilian politics
Just as...
UN body demands immediate release of lèse-majesté detainee
A UN body has requested that Thailand immediately release lèse-majesté detainee Pornthip Munkong aka Golf and award her compensation for the arbitrary detention she has been subjected to, according to information received by FIDH.
04/02/2016 | Press release | Thailand
(Paris, Bangkok) A UN body has requested that Thailand immediately release...
Thai politician faces prison over video mocking junta leader
A former Thai politician is facing up to five years in prison after being arrested for sharing a video mocking the leader of the military junta, police said today.
BANGKOK, Jan 30 — A former Thai politician is facing up to five years in prison after being arrested for sharing...
