Thailand Watch

Posts about human rights and conflict related to Thailand. Posts by [@peacemakers_ca](https://mastodon.social/@peacemakers_ca ). Posts deleted from time to time.

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2025-08-30 19:48:12 UTC

#Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister #Paetongtarn Shinawatra…in another crushing blow to the #Shinawatra political dynasty…
The ruling thrusts Thailand into more uncertainty, with potential for political deadlock at a time of simmering public unease over stalled reforms and a stuttering economy.” | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-prime-minister-removed-by-court-triggering-power-scramble-2025-08-29/ #Ethics #Cambodia

2025-03-05 07:51:16 UTC

“Thai authorities have announced charges against 100 #Thai nationals for their involvement in transnational call center scams operating from #Cambodia. These individuals were among 119 Thais deported from Cambodia on March 1, 2025, following a coordinated operation between the two countries.
... อ่านข่าวต้นฉบับได้ที่ | Khaosod https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2025/03/05/100-thais-face-serious-charges-for-cambodia-based-scams/
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2025/03/05/100-thais-face-serious-charges-for-cambodia-based-scams/

2025-03-05 07:36:11 UTC

“#Thailand is fighting #ScamCentres on at least 2 fronts, as serious organized crime has become entrenched in neighbouring countries. …the huge size of these compounds –…most lucrative in #Myanmar & #Cambodia – pose a threat even to #US security. The…civil war in Myanmar…has opened the door to #Chinese criminal networks who have set up shop in #Myawaddy &…further south on the #ThaiMyanmar border.”https://www.asiafinancial.com/thousands-in-limbo-as-thailand-fights-scam-hubs-on-two-fronts

2025-02-27 01:24:16 UTC

UHRP Calls on #Thailand to Immediately Halt Deportation of 48 #Uyghurs, Uphold International Law https://uhrp.org/statement/uhrp-calls-on-thailand-to-immediately-halt-deportation-of-48-uyghurs-uphold-international-law/

2025-01-17 03:39:03 UTC

“#Thailand’s new Prime Minister, #Paetongtarn Shinawatra, pledged to promote #humanrights, but during 2024 did little to end repression or undertake serious reforms, #HumanRightsWatch said today in its #WorldReport 2025. During the year, there were major setbacks for the restoration of #democratic rule in the country, accountability for serious abuses, & the treatment of #refugees and asylum seekers.” | Human Rights Watch https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/01/16/thailand-new-premier-fails-fulfill-rights-pledges

2024-08-19 05:58:25 UTC

#Thailand: #Paetongtarn Shinawatra: Thai heiress brings back divisive dynasty. But for how long? “All four of the last #Shinawatra-led governments were ousted before the end of their elected terms by constitutional court rulings or military coups. Ms Paetongtarn will be hoping to break that dismal record, but given the unending turmoil in Thai politics the odds do not look good.” | Analysis by Jonathan Head, BBC News https://www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg79259ln81o.amp