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Amnesty condemns Thailand’s Uyghur deportation as unimaginably cruel

February 27, 2025

Amnesty Thailand condemns Thai government for deporting 40 Uyghurs to China, calling it an act of unimaginable cruelty and a grave human rights risk.

Move Forward Party calls of urgent action on amnesty legislation after death of activist in custody

May 18, 2024

The opposition Move Forward Party on Saturday called on the government to speed up an amnesty law for defendants of political cases to help bring about social reconciliation after Tuesday’s death of activist Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom while in custody.

Too soon to discuss Yingluck’s return, deputy PM Somsak tells critics

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024

“It is still too far-fetched to talk about it”, Deputy PM Somsak Thepsuthin declared in response to speculation that former premier Yingluck Shinawatra may be seeking to return to Thailand.

Anutin endorses bill granting amnesty to owners for surrendering illegal firearms

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Interior Ministry has finished drafting a bill that will grant amnesty to those who surrender their illegal firearms, the secretary to the interior minister said on Monday.

Nation TV’s ‘True Reporters’ team earns Amnesty media award

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The winning work, titled, "Unveiling Overlapping Land Disputes in Ancient City Si Thep", has received an honourable mention.

Amnesty Thailand calls for release of jailed activist

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2024

Amnesty International Thailand has urged the Pheu Thai-led administration to immediately free political activist Arnon Nampa, who was accused of insulting the monarchy, despite serious threats against such an action from some Thai conservative groups.

Charging peaceful protesters violates Thailand’s human rights obligations: AI

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2020

Two months after severe emergency restrictions on peaceful protest were lifted, Amnesty International said it remains deeply concerned that Thai authorities are continuing to intensify their crackdown on peaceful protesters and those expressing support for them across the country.

Activists mount pressure on Cambodia six months after Wanchalearm's disappearance

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2020

The Friends of Wanchalearm group and Amnesty International activists went to the Cambodian Embassy in Thailand on Thursday to mark six months since the disappearance of Wanchalearm Satsaksit.

Amnesty urges Thai, Cambodian govts to ensure Wanchalearm sister’s safety

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Amnesty International welcomes the move by both Thailand and Cambodia to allow Wanchalearm’s sister to travel to Phnom Penh to give evidence in the case of the missing activist after a wait of more than five months, the organisation said in a press statement.

Pro-royalist group ‘Loyal Thai’ seeks Amnesty protection for Russian

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Pro-royalist group “Loyal Thai” tried on Wednesday to contact Amnesty International Thailand to demand protection for a Russian man who was head-butted by a member of pro-democracy group Ratsadon.

Government defends action against some activists, says others' rights must not be violated

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2020

The Thai government does not restrict freedom to express political viewpoints, and rallies staged in the last two months showed that they were allowed to do so, Anucha Burapachaisri, a government spokesman, said.

Amnesty International calls on govt to drop charges against protesters

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2020

Amnesty International has urged its supporters across the world to send letters to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha demanding that his government drop charges against 31 pro-democracy protesters.

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