Take Action

Updated: 19 September 2009

We at Political Prisoners in Thailand urge concerned readers to protest the political uses of lèse-majesté in Thailand. Some of the things you can do:

1. Write a letter of concern to the Prime Minister of Thailand, Abhisit Vejjajiva, Government House, Bangkok, Thailand. Fax number +66(0)29727751.

We feel that continuing correspondence directed to the prime minster – especially international pressure – ensures that those using repressive laws are aware that those charged and incarcerated are not forgotten.

2. Write a letter of concern to the Ambassador, The Royal Thai Embassy, in your country of residence.

It is important to make the representatives of the government understand that there is opposition to the use of repressive and unfair laws.

3. Write to your local member of parliament and your minister for foreign affairs, drawing their attention to the lèse-majesté law in Thailand.

It is critical that foreign governments understand that Thailand’s government is using repressive laws to restrict human rights and freedoms.

4. Urge Amnesty International internationally and your local branch take up all cases of lèse-majesté in Thailand.

AI have been pathetic in their non-response on lese majeste. It is deeply concerning that an organization as respected as AI has the be urged to take up this gross violation of human rights in Thailand.

5. Urge Human Rights Watch Asia to take up these cases.

HRW has been better than AI on lese majeste, but needs to be continually reminded that political rights in Thailand need to be watched.

6. There is an on-line petition related to lèse-majesté in Thailand that can be signed: “Stop the use of lese majeste and defend the freedom of speech in Thailand”

7. Send any further information you have about these cases to us at: thaipoliticalprisoners@gmail.com