Although no longer directly chosen by the military, power groups still dominate the choice of the new members of Thailand's upper house. Among the only 3 civil society representatives elected was the ...

After 10 years and six prime ministers, Somchai Neelapaijit's family is still waiting for an apology from state officials regarding his enforced disappearance and for progress in prosecuting those ...

Angkhana Neelapaijit, who resigned as human rights commissioner two days ago, has been awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Mrs Angkhana, 63, was lauded for “championing justice, case after painful case ...

Geneva, Switzerland, 28 October 2025. The undersigned organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the ...

Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit, 68, has been praised for her unwavering courage and efforts for the promotion and protection of human rights in the country over the past two decades. Her determination, ...

(New York) – Prosecutors in Thailand should immediately withdraw the criminal defamation cases brought by Thammakaset Company Ltd. against three prominent human rights defenders for their support of ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. The Thai military continues to use a device that is supposed to be able to detect explosives and drugs ...

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint partnership of FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), requests your urgent intervention in the following ...

In Thailand, companies and people in positions of power often use libel suits to intimidate and punish activists and critics. By Sui-Lee Wee Reporting from Bangkok The Thai activist, Sutharee ...