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A young Vietnamese male smiling in a barber shop.
(Le Chi Thanh)

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Thailand: Authorities Must Immediately Release Vietnamese Activist Detained in Alarming Transnational Repression

The detention of anti-corruption activist, Le Chi Thanh, is the latest troubling instance of transnational repression by Thai and Vietnamese…

March 11, 2026

Y Quynh Bdap, a young man, sits next to a green leafy plant in front of painted wall, looks at the camera. He wears a blue and black plaid short sleeved collared button down shirt, which is open at the neck. He has a scruffy beard and thin moustache. His head is tilted to his left.
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Thailand: Extradition of Montagnard Activist to Viet Nam Places Him at Grave Risk of Torture

Thailand's extradition of Y Quynh Bdap to Viet Nam puts the indigenous activist in serious danger of torture.

November 26, 2025

A blurry photo of Gui Minhai, his hair loose below his ears, wearing wireless glasses and looking into the camera in a crowded room.
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China: Hong Kong Bookseller Gui Minhai Must Be Released After Decade of Cruel Secrecy

Friday marks 10 years since the disappearance of Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai.

October 15, 2025

Thousands of young people sit in a park at night at a protest, wearing medical masks.
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Press Release

Thailand: New Amnesty Law Must Clear Peaceful Protesters of All Charges Including Lèse-Majesté

Thai lawmakers must ensure new amnesty laws allow for full dismissal of criminal charges against peaceful protesters without exempting the…

July 15, 2025

Women and children walk down a dirt path between a row of domed tents covered in plastic and canvas that stretches far into the distance under a midday sun.
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Press Release

Amnesty International Warns of Devastating Consequences as Abrupt U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Human Rights Globally

The Trump administration’s abrupt, chaotic and sweeping suspension of U.S. foreign aid is placing millions of lives and human rights…

May 29, 2025

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Press Release

Thailand: ‘Deportation’ of Uyghurs to China ‘Unimaginably Cruel’

The forcible return of these men, or indeed any Uyghurs, to China would place them at risk of serious human…

February 27, 2025

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Press Release

Thailand: Dismissal of Landmark Case a Critical and Alarming Setback in Fight against Unlawful Use of Spyware

The court’s failure to recognize NSO Group’s role in facilitating human rights abuses via the targeting of Thai human rights…

November 21, 2024

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Press Release

Thailand: Passing of Marriage Equality Bill a Triumphant Moment for LGBTI Rights

While there is no doubt that the legalization of marriage for LGBTI couples is a key milestone for Thailand, much…

June 18, 2024

BANGKOK, THAILAND - 2024/05/14: Pro-democracy activists make three finger salute and hold portraits of Netiporn Sanesangkhom during mourning ceremony outside The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court. Thai political activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom also know as
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Thailand: U.S. Needs to End Muted Approach to Thai Officials’ Abusive Application of Draconian Law

Thai and international human rights groups have called for the Thai government to reform or repeal lèse-majesté.

June 10, 2024

(Summer Panadd)

Press Release

Thailand: State-Backed Digital Violence Used to Silence Women and LGBTI Activists

Women and LGBTI activists in Thailand are being subjected to an online onslaught of abusive speech, Amnesty International said in a new report.

May 15, 2024

report cover for “Being Ourselves is Too Dangerous” - Digital Violence and the Silencing of Women and LGBTI Activists in Thailand
(Summer Panadd)

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Being Ourselves is Too Dangerous - Digital Violence and the Silencing of Women and LGBTI Activists in Thailand

Amnesty International’s report analyzes forms of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TfGBV) and its impact on women and LGBTI activists in Thailand.

May 15, 2024

Amnesty International

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Thailand: Drop Groundless Charges Against Youth Activists

Thai authorities are continuing to weaponize spurious charges to silence critical voices of young people.

April 29, 2024