Thailand added to CIVICUS Monitor's Watchlist for declining civic freedoms and increased political repression.

Thailand has been added to the CIVICUS Monitor's Watchlist for declining civic freedoms, notably following the dissolution of the opposition Move Forward Party and increased political repression. The government employs strict lèse-majesté laws, prosecuting over 272 individuals since 2020 for criticizing the monarchy. Human rights groups express concern over these practices and urge the Thai government to adhere to its international human rights commitments.

September 23, 2024
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