65-year-old woman sentenced to more than 43 years in jail for sharing online posts criticising the royal family
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News about the struggle for better democracy in Thailand. Thailand is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, the "July 2011 elections were considered relatively free and fair" but a military coup soon overturned the result. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
China Model promotes ‘authoritarian modernism’ in East Asia?
Democracy has regressed in much of Asia though there are notable exceptions like Malaysia and Taiwan. Post looks at role of China in these developments.
Thailand: disappeared activists, Porlajee Rakchongcharoen, remains found
Thai authorities should immediately conduct investigation into the abduction and murder of a prominent ethnic Karen activist, Porlajee Rakchongcharoen
Is a ‘democratic depression’ around the corner?
Populists in government can erode the institutional checks on executive power necessary for durable democracy, previously resilient advanced democracies.
Human Rights Watch calls on Thai authorities to investigate detainee’s death
Human Rights Watch has called on Thai authorities to launch credible investigation into death of suspected insurgent Abdulloh Esormusor in military custody.
Latest Deportation, Disappearances Rattle Thai Dissident Diaspora
Yammy and her friends venture out of the house they share only every few days to stock up on food, have stopped live webcasts for them not to be located.
Thai Election Body Advises Disqualifying Major Party Leader
Thailand’s Election Commission recommended that leader of major political party barred from taking his seat in the soon-to-be-convened parliament.
Rights Groups, Family Demand Answers on Missing Thai Activists
Three Thai activists in exile and accused of insulting the country’s powerful monarchy have gone missing, rights groups and a family member says.
Official Thai Election Results Favor Anti-Military Party
Thailand’s Election Commission officially endorsed results from the country’s March 24 general election, declaring that former Prime Minister topped .
Leader of New Thai Party Charged With Sedition
The leader of a popular new Thai political party has denied the criminal charges of sedition filed against him by the ruling military junta.