The Union for People’s Democracy has been formed by Thai political activists from 6 EU countries, who met in Brussels on 6 August 2011 to form the Union. They now have Thai and European members from 9 EU countries, and friends and comrades around the world are already offering their support.
Their first call is for an Action Day on 19 September – to mark 5 years since the 19 September military coup in 2006. They are calling for international solidarity to demand the release of all lèse majesté (LM) prisoners in Thai jails (unknown hundreds of people), and the abolition of LM Laws in Thailand, which are a primary tool of the ruling elite to block pathways to full democracy. This document provides more background information.
The Union for People’s Democracy announces a Day of Global Action for Democracy in Thailand on 19 September 2011
They call on the new government of Thailand to:
abolish Thailand’s lèse majesté (LM) laws
dismiss all LM charges
free all prisoners charged with LM (more than 500 people)
take steps to identify and release all political prisoners in Thai jails.
The Malaysia Support Group for Democracy in Thailand have sent us an update in support of the Free Somyot Campaign:
On 20 August 2011 MPs from Prue Thai Party submitted the bail application for Somyot and another political prisoner charged under LM. However their application were rejected. Activists continue the campaign to free Somyot. More information here.
The Union for People’s Democracy has been formed by Thai political activists from 6 EU countries, who met in Brussels on 6 August 2011 to form the Union. They now have Thai and European members from 9 EU countries, and friends and comrades around the world are already offering their support.
Their first call is for an Action Day on 19 September – to mark 5 years since the 19 September military coup in 2006. They are calling for international solidarity to demand the release of all lèse majesté (LM) prisoners in Thai jails (unknown hundreds of people), and the abolition of LM Laws in Thailand, which are a primary tool of the ruling elite to block pathways to full democracy. This document provides more background information.
The Union for People’s Democracy announces a Day of Global Action for Democracy in Thailand on 19 September 2011
They call on the new government of Thailand to:
abolish Thailand’s lèse majesté (LM) laws
dismiss all LM charges
free all prisoners charged with LM (more than 500 people)
take steps to identify and release all political prisoners in Thai jails.
The Malaysia Support Group for Democracy in Thailand have sent us an update in support of the Free Somyot Campaign:
On 20 August 2011 MPs from Prue Thai Party submitted the bail application for Somyot and another political prisoner charged under LM. However their application were rejected. Activists continue the campaign to free Somyot. More information here.
