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“According to the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights’, from the “Free Youth” public assembly on 18 July 2020 until 31 January 2025, at least 1,960 individuals have been charged/prosecuted for participating in public assemblies or expressing their political opinions in 1,313 cases. In comparison to December 2024, there are two new cases. Altogether, there have been at least 4,025 criminal cases against individuals, although some of them are charged for multiple offences.”
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On the Thai Authorities’ Arrest of Paul Chambers
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American academic faces years in jail after being charged with insulting Thai monarchy | CNN
“The charges against Chambers represent a ‘tightening chokehold on free speech and academic freedom in Thailand,’ said Sunai Phasuk, senior Thailand researcher for Human Rights Watch. ‘Paul is considered a major target by ultra-royalist groups, which have launched multiple attacks against him for years — ranging from online disinformation and hate campaigns to pressing authorities to revoke his visa and get him expulsed from the university,’ Sunai told CNN.”
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American academic faces royal insult charge
“In addition to a complaint of lese-majeste under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, Mr Chambers faces a charge of computer crime. The two charges are frequently used together. Lese-majeste is punishable by between 3 and 15 years in prison.”
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“Internet freedom remained severely restricted in Thailand as prodemocracy activists and journalists faced arrest, surveillance, extralegal harassment, and violent attacks in retaliation for their online content. Internet users continued to be charged with lèse-majesté, with some receiving heavy prison sentences for defaming the monarchy online.”
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Thai Opposition Leader Defends Support for Lese-Majeste Law Change
“Since the 2020-21 protests, the Thai establishment has sought to reinstate the political taboo against any critical discussion of the monarchy. It has wielded Article 112 prosecutions to silence scores of leaders and participants in the 2020-21 protests; at least 274 people faced lese-majeste charges as of September, according to the advocacy group Thai Lawyers for Human Rights. It has also pursued anyone advocating the removal or amendment of the lese-majeste law.”