In the last week of June, three women unionists, as well as a number of other activists, were arrested for anti-government activities. The Textile Garment and Leather Workers’ Federation of Thailand has called for all the charges to be dropped. Under Thai’s military dictatorship, people arrested under the various ‘Law and Order’ Acts can face decades in jail. The ongoing repression in Thailand has already seen many activists jailed (see here, here and here).
In the last week of June, three women unionists, as well as a number of other activists, were arrested for anti-government activities. The Textile Garment and Leather Workers’ Federation of Thailand has called for all the charges to be dropped. Under Thai’s military dictatorship, people arrested under the various ‘Law and Order’ Acts can face decades in jail. The ongoing repression in Thailand has already seen many activists jailed (see here, here and here).
