Thailand: 20 Years of Injustice for Tak Bai Massacre Victims
Failure to Prosecute Officials Responsible for Deaths, Injuries
Thailand’s efforts to restore democracy after many years of military rule were seriously undermined in 2024 by the Constitutional Court’s rulings to dissolve the opposition Move Forward Party and remove the Srettha Thavisin government from office. The new government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pledged significant reforms when she campaigned for the Pheu Thai Party during the 2023 election but they have yet to be undertaken. Authorities continue to restrict fundamental rights—particularly freedom of expression and peaceful assembly—using lèse-majesté (insulting the monarchy), sedition, and cyber-crime laws. Authorities have failed to protect human rights defenders from reprisals by state agencies and private companies. Enforcement of measures to resolve torture and enforced disappearance is lacking. Impunity for abuses—particularly in the deep south—continues unabated. Refugees and asylum seekers remain at risk of arrest and deportation.
October 30, 2024
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Failure to Prosecute Officials Responsible for Deaths, Injuries
Oil and Gas Firm PTT Should Cut Ties with Military Enterprises, Abusive Cronies
Protect Refugees, Grant UN Refugee Agency Access
Undertake Serious Reforms to Address Longstanding Problems
Non-Competitive Elections Ensure Abusive Governments Become Members
End Political Persecution, Enforced Disappearance, Forcible Refugee Returns
Disbanding Move Forward Party, Banning Leaders a Blow to Democracy
Roning Dolah Assisted Malay Muslim Torture Victims
Other Asia-Pacific Governments Should Follow Example of LGBT Rights Progress
Religious Freedom Advocate at Risk of Sham Trial, Mistreatment
Authorities Should Investigate Military Government’s Role in ‘Transnational Repression’