Free Somyot Pruksakasemsuk
On the 30th April of this year Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, a journalist and labour activist, was arrested. He is facing up to 15 years in prison under the law of Lese Majeste. A person can be charged under Lese Majeste if accused of defaming, insulting or threatening the royal family.
These laws have been used by the present Thai government, headed by Abhisit Vejjajiva, to crack down on dissent and protest activities. This repression is targeted at labour and human right activists, journalists and supporters of the Red Shirt movement. There are currently hundreds of Thai activists detained under these laws. Many others are in exile overseas
Release Somyot and all other political prisoners in Thailand
Drop the charges against all activists imprisoned or in exile
Revoke the Lese Majeste law and other repressive legislations
Demonstrate outside the Thai Consulate
Friday 1 July – 12.30pm
566 St Kilda Road Prahran Victoria Australia
Free Somyot Pruksakasemsuk
On the 30th April of this year Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, a journalist and labour activist, was arrested. He is facing up to 15 years in prison under the law of Lese Majeste. A person can be charged under Lese Majeste if accused of defaming, insulting or threatening the royal family.
These laws have been used by the present Thai government, headed by Abhisit Vejjajiva, to crack down on dissent and protest activities. This repression is targeted at labour and human right activists, journalists and supporters of the Red Shirt movement. There are currently hundreds of Thai activists detained under these laws. Many others are in exile overseas
Release Somyot and all other political prisoners in Thailand
Drop the charges against all activists imprisoned or in exile
Revoke the Lese Majeste law and other repressive legislations
Demonstrate outside the Thai Consulate
Friday 1 July – 12.30pm
566 St Kilda Road Prahran Victoria Australia
