The military junta in Thailand is continuing to entrench its power with the passing of a new bill that will allow them to impose its policies even once it has stepped back and new elections have been held. The military’s increasing role in Thailand is also seen by its ever expanding defence budgets. The repression against any critics continues in Thailand with the recent arrest of political activist Ekachai Hongkangwan, ongoing charges against human rights defenders and the use of the Lese Majeste law. With labour organising restricted, workers are at great risk of injury and death at workplaces, as can be seen in the case of the five workers killed at a food processing plant.
The military junta in Thailand is continuing to entrench its power with the passing of a new bill that will allow them to impose its policies even once it has stepped back and new elections have been held. The military’s increasing role in Thailand is also seen by its ever expanding defence budgets. The repression against any critics continues in Thailand with the recent arrest of political activist Ekachai Hongkangwan, ongoing charges against human rights defenders and the use of the Lese Majeste law. With labour organising restricted, workers are at great risk of injury and death at workplaces, as can be seen in the case of the five workers killed at a food processing plant.
