JUSTICE PREVAILS! Thai Court Dismisses SLAPP Case Against Six Women and Human Rights Defenders from Khon Rak Ban Kerd Dan Khun Thot Group
A major victory for human rights and the environment in Thailand! Human Rights Defenders Celebrate Legal Win, Call for Urgent Reforms on SLAPPS February 24, 2025 Four Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) and two Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) from the Khon Rak Ban Kerd Dan Khun Thot Group celebrated after the Sikhio Provincial Court (Pak […]
Thailand: Immediately Repeal the Draft Act on Associations and Foundation 2024
The undersigned organisations express concern over the Thai Government’s recent attempt to pass the Draft Act on Associations and Foundations 2024, which, if adopted, would lead to violations of the right to freedom of association and further undermine democracy in the country. We call on the Thai Government and Parliament to scrap the Draft Act […]
Combatting SLAPP Attacks in Thailand: How Protection International is making a difference
After four years of relentless advocacy and legal battles, a significant milestone has been reached in SLAPP Attacks in Thailand. Three cases of defamation and SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) against Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) were declared insubstantial, setting a precedent for future cases. This landmark decision marks a turning point in the […]
Celebrating Thai LGBTQI+ Community: Embracing Diversity, Building a Just, Equal, and Fair Society
Reflecting on Bangkok and Chiang Mai Pride 2023 In a striking and invigorating proclamation, the LGBTQI+ community of Chiang Mai, Bangkok and throughout Thailand asserts the ownership of its dreams. These dreams encompass acceptance, equality and justice, resonating deeply within their hearts and igniting a passionate pursuit of change. They acknowledge the scars inflicted upon […]
Protection International’s statement following the general elections in Thailand on May 14th
Brussels, May 18, 2023 Protection International celebrates the results of the general elections in Thailand, which exceeded expectations and represent an important victory for the large, brave, and creative movement for democracy formed by women, activists, youth, human rights defenders, and thousands of Thai people. These defenders and activists have been mobilizing massively to replace […]
Statement ahead of the Thai general election of 14 May 2023
12 May 2023 Protection International (PI) is an international non-profit organisation that supports human rights defenders (HRDs) in developing their security and protection management strategies. Our ethos is centred around HRDs and people’s right to defend human rights. Since the military seized power in a coup in 2014, the human rights situation in Thailand has […]
Women Human Rights Defenders in Thailand Advocate for Care Income Amendment
On 29 November at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), the Women Human Rights Defenders Collective in Thailand organized an event to mark the 2022 International Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) Day with the presence of representatives from various networks. It was a space for discussion about the importance and value of work contributed […]
Human Rights Defenders File Civil Case Against Thai Authorities for Overly Repressive Use of Covid-19 Laws
On the morning of 26 May 2022, a group of Thai human rights defenders held a demonstration in front of the Government House of Thailand in Bangkok in protest against the proposals of additional laws to curb freedom of association and the right to peaceful assembly. They called upon authorities to stop wrongfully using COVID-19 […]
Thai Civil Case on Disinformation and Smear Campaigns Against WHRDs Rescheduled
On 10 and 11 May 2022, the Bangkok Civil Court held the first hearing for the case that human rights defenders Angkhana Neelapaijit and Anchana Heemina filed against Thailand’s Office of the Prime Minister and the Royal Army. During the witness examination, Neelapaijit and several other witnesses gave evidence to prove that government officials have […]
PI Signs Joint Letter to US President on Thailand’s Abusive Draft Law on Not-For-Profit Organisations
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. The White House Washington, DC Re: Thailand’s abusive draft law on not-for-profit organizations Dear President Biden, We, the undersigned non-profit organizations, are writing to express our serious concerns regarding Thailand’s Draft Act on the Operations of Not-for-Profit Organizations, which the Thai Cabinet approved in principle on January 4, 2022. Passage […]