The Big Interview brings you a fresh perspective from around the world on the pertinent issue of Article 112 of Thailand. We talk to scholars, policy practitioners, NGO members, civil society organisations, and most importantly the victims of the lese-majeste law themselves.
Public Intellectual Suraphot Thaweesak Voices his Concern on the Thai Amnesty without Lese-majeste Cases 112WATCH interviews public intellectual Suraphot Thaweesak on the issue of amnesty in Thailand and lèse-majesté cases.May 15, 2025 “The U.K. has suspended its lèse-majesté law for […]
Scholars at Risk (SAR) voices concern on Paul Chamber’s Lèse-majesté Case 112WATCH interviews Clare Robinson of Scholars at Risk, on the ongoing lèse-majesté case again academic Paul Chambers.April 27, 2025 “Prosecutions of scholars like Paul Chambers are intended to have
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Fellow American Academic Michael Vann Discusses the Case of Paul Chambers 112WATCH interviews American scholar, Michael G. Vann, on the lèse-majesté case against fellow American scholar Paul Chambers.April 21, 2025 “Now is a time for international solidarity with Paul Chambers.
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112WATCH Discussion: The Lese-majeste Charge of a Young Thai Activist – Why Must He Run? 112WATCH interviews victim of Article 112, Kiattichai Tangpornphan, who is now a refugee in North AmericaApril 17, 2025 “In my view, those prosecuted under Section
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A Chiang Mai Activist Voices Frustration over Human Rights Situation 112WATCH speaks to Pakavadi Veerapaspong, an activist from Chiang Mai on the current government and its commitments on human rights promotion.January 13, 2025 Pakavadi is critical of the centric view
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112WATCH talks to a Human Rights Measurement Initiative consultant on the Thai situation “The situation in Southeast Asia underscores the urgent need for comprehensive legal reforms and stronger protections for civil liberties and political freedoms.”December 22, 2024 The Big Interview
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Speaking to a Leading LGBTQ Figure in Thailand The Big Interview talks to Kath Khangpiboon, a leading LGBTQ figure who works in academia and as an activist on the challenge of lese-majeste law in connection with the LGBTQ movement.November 8,
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Historian Charnvit Kasetsiri on his concerns over the misuse of Article 112 112WATCH interviews veteran Thai historian, Charnvit Kasetsiri, on the use of lèse-majesté in Thailand against youths.October 28, 2024 “I am extremely concerned for the use of Article 112
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112WATCH Speaks with Titipol Phakdeewanich on the Dissolution of the Move Forward Party 112WATCH interviews the Thai scholar, Titipol Phakdeewanich. September 8, 2024 The Big Interview returns with a discussion with Titipol Phakdeewanich, who is Director of the Regional Center for Human
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Speaking with the Australian Media on the forced resignation of Thai PM Srettha Thavisin Politics in Thailand descended into further chaos with the country’s constitutional court dismissing the Prime Minister.August 15, 2024 Pavin was interviewed this morning by Australia’s ABC
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Scholar William J. Jones Talks about the Current State of Thai Monarchy July 10, 2024 112WATCH talked to William J. Jones on the shifting political landscape of Thailand. Regarding the monarchy, he said, “The Thai monarchy with regard to the
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A Chulalongkorn University Professor talks about the Youth Movement in Thailand “The worst impact will be the further decline in the democratic faith of Thailand’s most prominent group of voters.”June 29, 2024 112WATCH speaks to Pitch Pongsawat of Chulalongkorn University’s
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