With the death of King Bhumibol on 13 October, the military junta has declared a month long period of mourning. This involves encouraging people to wear black, a ban on most entertainment activities, and no criticism to be tolerated. Far right forces in Thailand are now trying to exploit this period by targeting people who they feel are not being respectful enough. A climate of fear is being created with far right mobs attacking alleged enemies of the king, with a minister calling for critics to be ‘socially sanctioned’. There have also been claims that far right Thai activists will travel to Europe to eliminate those exiles who have been accused of Lese Majeste in the past.
Free all political prisoners in Thailand!
Abolish Article 112!
End the military dictatorship!
With the death of King Bhumibol on 13 October, the military junta has declared a month long period of mourning. This involves encouraging people to wear black, a ban on most entertainment activities, and no criticism to be tolerated. Far right forces in Thailand are now trying to exploit this period by targeting people who they feel are not being respectful enough. A climate of fear is being created with far right mobs attacking alleged enemies of the king, with a minister calling for critics to be ‘socially sanctioned’. There have also been claims that far right Thai activists will travel to Europe to eliminate those exiles who have been accused of Lese Majeste in the past.
Free all political prisoners in Thailand!
Abolish Article 112!
End the military dictatorship!
