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From the Communiqué
19 January 2012
Journalist may have been killed for exposing land disputes
A Thai journalist and political activist who often exposed land disputes was shot dead in Phuket, Thailand, report the Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA), the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the International Press Institute (IPI) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF). According to Human Rights Watch, more than 20 environmentalists and human rights defenders have been killed in Thailand since 2001, and few of those responsible have been held to account.
30 November 2011
Facebook users can get charged 15 years for posting content that insults monarchy
Facebook users could be charged for commenting on, sharing or clicking "like" on content deemed insulting to the Thai royal family, authorities announced on 24 November. The announcement came just a day after a 61-year-old man accused of sending insulting text messages was sentenced to 20 years in jail - the heaviest sentence ever handed down for a "lèse majesté" case, report the Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) and ARTICLE 19.See all articles: Thailand
Campaigns and Advocacy
7 October 2011
Freedom of expression record scrutinised, ARTICLE 19 calls on government to adopt UPR recommendations
During the UPR, widespread concerns were expressed about a sharp increase in lèse-majesté and computer crime charges.
24 May 2011
A year after riots, journalists still face safety concerns and impunity issues
SEAPA, TJA, ISRA Institute and the Thai Broadcast Journalists Association hosted a forum to reflect on the year that has passed and what lessons could be drawn from covering the clashes.
27 April 2011
TJA calls on prime minister to support World Press Freedom Day
A series of activities aimed at raising public awareness of press freedom, freedom of expression and journalists' code of ethics will be held on 3 May 2011.See all campaign news: Thailand
Reports
17 October 2011
Media independence curtailed by political and commercial pressures
In an example of the ostracism of the media, a hard-hitting political and current affairs program host was forced to resign following criticisms that he favoured a political party leader in an interview broadcast prior to the elections.
3 May 2011
Human Rights Watch report documents government crackdown on 2010 Red Shirt protests
The report documents government censorship and use of criminal charges to undermine media freedom and freedom of expression.See all reports: Thailand
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