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Alleged arbitrary arrest and detention of, and charges against 21 individuals for exercising their rights to freedom of opinion and expression. According to the information received, between April 2009 and November 2014, 21 persons were arrested, detained, and in some cases, convicted under article 112 of the Thai Criminal Code (also known as lèse-majesté law) and article 14 of the Computer Crime Act for having insulted or defamed the King or the Royal family. Four of the 21 individuals are being tried by military courts. The 21 persons concerned are: Mr. Khantawut Buranapitak, Mr. Tanat Thanawatcharanon, Mr. Siraphob Kornaroot, Mr. Nat Rungwong, Mr. Tanet Nonthakoat, Mr. Patiwat Saraiyaem, Ms. Porntip Munkhong, Mr. Prasit Chaisrisa, Mr. Katha Pajariyapong, Mr. Akkaradech Eiamsa-art, Mr. Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, Mr. Apichart Pongsawat, Mr. Sombat Boonngam-anong, Mr. Krissada Sitthiyot, Ms. Saran Chuichai, Mr. Assawin Esser Bird, Mr. Ekkapob Luara, Mr. Wuthipong Kachathamkul, Ms. Chatwadee Amornpat, Mr. Plutnarin Thanaboriboonsuk, and Mr. Yutthasak Kangwanwongsakul. Mr. Prueksakasemsuk was the subject of several previous communications, including sent on 11 June 2011, A/HRC/19/44, case no. THA 5/2011, on 20 December 2011, see A/HRC/20/30, case no. THA 9/2011 and on 14 December 2012, see A/HRC/23/51, case no. THA 13/2012. Mr. Prueksakasemsuk was also the subject of Opinion No. 35/2012 of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, see A/HRC/WGAD/2012/35. Alleged victims: 20 More details... |
10 Dec 2014 |
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Alleged defamation complaint against two human rights defenders for their legitimate exercise of the right to freedom of opinion and expression and their activities in monitoring, documenting and reporting on cases of torture and ill-treatment. According to the information received, on 2 May 2014, Ms. Khongkachonkiet, Director of Cross Cultural Foundation (CrCF), and Mr. Homla-or, President of CrCF, published an open letter calling for an investigation into allegations of torture reportedly committed by Thai security forces. On 20 May 2014, a criminal complaint was filed against Ms. Khongkachonkiet and CrCF for defamation of the army. On 24 August 2014, Ms. Khongkachonkiet and Mr. Homla-or received a letter summoning them to meet with the police. It is alleged that the defamation complaint was filed to intimidate Ms. Khongkachonkiet and Mr. Homla in relation to CrCF’s activities in monitoring and documenting cases of torture and ill-treatment, and as a form of reprisal for CrCF’s cooperation with the United Nations Committee against Torture during the examination of Thailand’s initial report in May 2014.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
15 Sep 2014 |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest, detention, ill-treatment and torture in custody of a student activist by members of the military forces. According to the information received, Ms. Kritsuda Khunasen, a student activist advocating for the “Red Shirts” supporters of the ousted Prime Minister Thakshin Shinawatra, was allegedly detained in an unidentified military camp without charges from 28 May to 24 June 2014. It is reported that soldiers interrogated Ms. Khunasen on a daily basis and punched her in her face, head, stomach and entire body. In addition, soldiers reportedly put a plastic bag over her head and wrapped a piece of cloth around it to suffocate her. On 25 June 2014, Ms. Khunasen was released from military custody. It is alleged that on 10 August 2014, the Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against her without reasonable grounds. A previous communication concerning the summoning and arrest of demonstrators by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) was sent on 28 May 2014, see A/HRC/27/72, case no. 6/2014.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged issuing of an arrest warrant and confiscation of the national passport of a Thai citizen. According to the information received, Mr. Chachavalpongpun, an academic working in Japan, voiced his criticism of the measures adopted by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) after this military council took control of the Government of Thailand. The allegations concerning the rights of Mr. Chachavalpongpun take place within the context of multiple restrictions to the right to freedom of opinion and expression. It is reported that the NCPO issued two orders to summon Mr. Chachavalpongpun to Thailand, and after he failed to appear, on 13 June 2014, issued a warrant for his arrest. On 9 July 2014, his passport was revoked. It is reported that Mr. Chachavalpongpun has been unable to receive cooperation from the Thai Consulate in Osaka. The restrictions to the right to freedom of opinion and expression was the subject of a previous communication sent on 28 May 2014, see A/HRC/27/72, case no. 6/2014. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 Jan 2015 |
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Allegations of the suspension of Constitutional guarantees, detention of senior political leaders and activists and the closure of multiple media outlets. According to the information received, on 22 May 2014, two days after the imposition of martial law, the Thai armed forces and police issued a statement, through the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), that they would assume control of the country. The NCPO reportedly issued 21 announcements and three orders, that, among others, suspended the Constitution, overturned the acting Government and bestowed all powers and responsibilities of the Prime Minister to the NCPO, ordered all radio and TV stations to stop broadcasting their regular programmes and prohibited political gatherings in any place of more than five people. Furthermore, the NCPO reportedly issued nine orders (as of 16:00 p.m., 26 May) to summon 231 individuals to the army base. Reportedly, most political leaders and activist summoned were transported to army camps in different locations in the Central region. Reportedly, family members have not been informed of their whereabouts. Alleged victims: - More details... |
13 Jun 2014 |
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