Somyot Pruksakasemsuk will go to a pre-trial hearing on 12 September.
The campaign for the release of all Thai political prisoners is again appealing for all workers and unions to send an appeal letter to the Prime minister and new government of Thailand to call for release of Somyot. It is also important to call upon the new government to uphold the freedom of expression in Thailand.
Clik here for the cases and updates on the situation of political prisoners in Thailand and those affected by Lese Majeste law. You can listen to AAWL Radio podcast with Ji Ungpakorn, exiled political/labour activist, on the current Thai situation here. Sample appeal letter here. More information here.
Below we publish extracts of a letter written from prison by Somyot Pruksakasemsuk. The full text can be read here.
I have been detained at the Bangkok Remand Prison since April 30, 2011 for violating Section 112 of the Penal Code. I have been informed by visitors that human rights activists and unionists worldwide have demanded the Royal Thai Government release all political prisoners. Your movement means much to Thai people. It reflects how international community strives to achieve the common goal of forging a peaceful society in which everyone is genuinely entitled to the right to equality, freedom and democracy. I fervently believe in the collective power and solidarity of all labour unions and justice concerned people. Your struggle to demand the release of all political prisoners in Thailand is an initial step toward democratization.
Somyot Pruksakasemsuk
Bangkok Remand Prison, Chatuchak, Bangkok Thailand
Somyot Pruksakasemsuk will go to a pre-trial hearing on 12 September.
The campaign for the release of all Thai political prisoners is again appealing for all workers and unions to send an appeal letter to the Prime minister and new government of Thailand to call for release of Somyot. It is also important to call upon the new government to uphold the freedom of expression in Thailand.
Clik here for the cases and updates on the situation of political prisoners in Thailand and those affected by Lese Majeste law. You can listen to AAWL Radio podcast with Ji Ungpakorn, exiled political/labour activist, on the current Thai situation here. Sample appeal letter here. More information here.
Below we publish extracts of a letter written from prison by Somyot Pruksakasemsuk. The full text can be read here.
I have been detained at the Bangkok Remand Prison since April 30, 2011 for violating Section 112 of the Penal Code. I have been informed by visitors that human rights activists and unionists worldwide have demanded the Royal Thai Government release all political prisoners. Your movement means much to Thai people. It reflects how international community strives to achieve the common goal of forging a peaceful society in which everyone is genuinely entitled to the right to equality, freedom and democracy. I fervently believe in the collective power and solidarity of all labour unions and justice concerned people. Your struggle to demand the release of all political prisoners in Thailand is an initial step toward democratization.
Somyot Pruksakasemsuk
Bangkok Remand Prison, Chatuchak, Bangkok Thailand
