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Thailand: Downward Slide on Human Rights

Backgrounder Briefing
Jan 23, 2012

The human rights situation in Thailand deteriorated in 2011 as the government failed to address impunity for human rights abuses by security forces .
Thailand: End Harsh Punishments for Lese Majeste Offenses

Press release
Dec 2, 2011

A Thai court’s sentencing of a 61-year-old man to 20 years in prison for sending four text messages illustrates the misuse by successive Thai governments of laws intended to protect the monarchy.
Burma: Thai Leader Should Promote Rights During Visit

Press release
Oct 3, 2011

The first official visit to Burma by Thailand’s new prime minister should focus on mutual human rights concerns as well as investment opportunities.
Thailand: Southern Insurgents Bomb Nightspots

Press release
Sep 20, 2011

Alleged insurgents were responsible for detonating three bombs at a nighttime entertainment area in Thailand’s southern Narathiwat province that killed five civilians and wounded 118.
China: Account for Forcibly Returned Uighurs

Press release
Sep 2, 2011

China should account for Chinese citizens of Uighur ethnicity who were forcibly returned from three Asian countries on August 6 and August 8, 2011.
Letter to Chinese Ministers Yang Jiechi and Meng Jianzhu

Letter
Sep 2, 2011

We write on behalf of Human Rights Watch regarding the status and well-being of Chinese citizens of Uighur ethnicity who were forcibly returned from three different countries on August 6 and August 8, 2011.
Thailand: Human Rights Agenda for New Government

Press release
Aug 15, 2011

The new Thai government should make human rights a priority when it issues its inaugural policy statement to parliament.
Human Rights Watch letter to Prime Minister Yingluck Regarding Your Government's Human Rights Agenda

Letter
Aug 15, 2011

As you move forward to form a government, we write to urge you to address a number of important concerns regarding major human rights issues in Thailand.
China/Thailand: Account for Uighur Man Turned Over to Chinese Officials

Press release
Aug 10, 2011

The Chinese government should immediately allow access to Nur Muhammed, an ethnic Uighur who was handed over to Chinese officials in Bangkok on August 6, 2011.
Thailand: Investigate Murder of Environmentalist

Press release
Jul 29, 2011

The Thai government should urgently and thoroughly investigate the murder on July 28, 2011, of Thongnak Sawekchinda, a prominent environmental activist in Samut Sakhon province.