Campaigns and Advocacy - Thailand
15 May 2012
Thailand
Two years after crackdown, still no justice
In a video, victims and their family members from both sides demand justice and tell Human Rights Watch that the failure to investigate and prosecute those responsible for abuses during the 2010 violence would lead to a cycle of violence and impunity.
8 May 2012
Thailand
TJA highlights new challenges for press freedom
Amid divisive ideas and political ideologies that have led to the use of violence, the local media are now having difficulties, as several conflicting political parties have started their own media businesses including newspapers, satellite-broadcast televisions and social media.
7 October 2011
Thailand
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.
28 September 2011
Take action! - Thailand
Sign a petition to end dangerous computer-related crimes laws
Chiranuch Premchaiporn, director of independent news site "Prachatai", is calling for worldwide support as she faces jail time of up to 20 years. Premchaiporn is the latest victim of Thailand's antiquated lèse-majesté laws, which were set up to protect the monarchy from insult, and are being used in modern times to silence dissent.
24 May 2011
Thailand
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
Thailand
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.
16 March 2011
Thailand
ARTICLE 19 reports on declining freedom of expression for Universal Periodic Review
ARTICLE 19 emphasizes the government's restriction of the right to freedom of expression including emergency powers, the Computer Crime Act, defamation and lèse-majesté laws.
5 October 2010
Thailand
SEAPA appeals to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to address deteriorating environment for free expression
The recent arrest of Chiranuch Premchaiporn, executive director of an independent news website, is the latest in a string of unreasonable acts in relation to the cybercrime law.
7 May 2010
Thailand
Media, civil society discuss objectivity in covering ongoing political crisis
During the past five years of unprecedented political polarization, the media has become an unwitting party to the conflict as each side sought to use it as a political weapon, participants at a World Press Freedom Day event said.
4 May 2010
Thailand
Stop using media as a political weapon, journalists groups tell government, opposition
The TJA and its partners also reminded the media of its duty to uphold the principles of social responsibility and professional ethics.
6 May 2009
Joint action - Thailand
JOINT ACTION: To mark World Press Freedom Day, SEAPA, TJA and six other organisations issue proposals for media freedom
(SEAPA/TJA/IFEX) - SEAPA and its founding member in Thailand, the Thai Journalists Association (TJA), and other Thai media groups issued a joint statement on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.
28 April 2009
Joint action - Thailand
Twenty-six IFEX members and other organisations urge government to amend lese majeste law
Reporters Without Borders joined by 31 other organisations in a call for moratorium on prosecutions for criticising the King, dialogue on Internet freedom
6 April 2009
Joint action - Thailand
Blogger Suwicha Thakhor sentenced to 10 years in prison; two IFEX members concerned about routine use of lèse majesté to silence dissent
(ARTICLE 19/Index on Censorship/IFEX) - The following is a press release by ARTICLE 19, Index on Censorship and English PEN:
26 August 2008
Joint action - Thailand
SEAPA and TJA condemn mob attack on television station
(SEAPA/TJA/IFEX) - The following is a joint SEAPA/TJA press release:
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