This week, King Bhumibol died after being Thailand’s Monarch for an incredible 70 years. During his reign, the power and influence of the Thai Royal family increased considerably. While the King was patron of many charities, his family was also exceptionally wealthy. His reign also saw numerous coups being carried out with large numbers of labour and human rights activists being killed by the military. In the last decade, the use of the repressive Lese Majeste law has left hundreds of Thai people either in exile or in prison. Given that the current Thai government is a military dictatorship and the steps for succession are unclear, the future for workers and their organisations is uncertain.
Free all political prisoners in Thailand!
Abolish Article 112!
End the military dictatorship!
This week, King Bhumibol died after being Thailand’s Monarch for an incredible 70 years. During his reign, the power and influence of the Thai Royal family increased considerably. While the King was patron of many charities, his family was also exceptionally wealthy. His reign also saw numerous coups being carried out with large numbers of labour and human rights activists being killed by the military. In the last decade, the use of the repressive Lese Majeste law has left hundreds of Thai people either in exile or in prison. Given that the current Thai government is a military dictatorship and the steps for succession are unclear, the future for workers and their organisations is uncertain.
Free all political prisoners in Thailand!
Abolish Article 112!
End the military dictatorship!
