112WATCH interviews Thai journalist Wasamon Audjarint on the role of media and the lèse-majesté issue in Thailand

Journalist Wasamon Audjarint, in this interview, discusses the challenges of reporting on Thailand’s lèse-majesté law (Article 112) and the plight of political refugees. She observes that while public discussion on the monarchy increased after the 2020 protests, stricter legal enforcement has led to widespread self-censorship within Thai media. Additionally, she highlights how shifting political alliances, such as Pheu Thai’s coalition with conservative forces, have resulted in the state distancing itself from political exiles.

January 15, 2026