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.
112WATCH interviews activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal on the abolition of conscription in Thailand The interview with Netiwit Chotiphaiphaisal explores his decade-long journey as a conscientious objector challenging Thailand’s mandatory conscription through the lens of Buddhist ethics and civil liberties.March 1, 2026
112WATCH interviews Jernell Tan of SUARAM on the human rights crisis in the Southeast Asian region THE BIG INTERVIEWFebruary 5, 2025 The interview highlights the severe humanitarian cost of Thailand’s Article 112, noting how it disrupts the lives, education, and
Pavin’s View on the Upcoming Thai Elections: Progress or Regress? Pavin Chachavalpongpun, founder of 112WATCH, gave an exclusive interview to the Greek press “Epohi” on the upcoming elections to be held on 8 February 2025. The interview was published in
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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.
112WATCH interviews scholar, Thiti Jamkajornkeiat, of University of Victoria on Ideology, Capital and the Future of Thai Resistance In this interview, Thiti Jamkajornkeiat examines the parallels between Indonesia’s anticommunism and Thailand’s hyper-royalism, framing them as ideological pillars for state repression
112WATCH interviews Phakpinya ‘Bamboo’ Kaewmat, a Thai refugee in Australia on her lèse-majesté case The former librarian and musician recounts that her political journey began with a “small curiosity” over government scandals, leading to a severe Article 112 charge filed
112WATCH interviews Thai refugee Benjamaporn ‘Ploy’ Nivas, charged with lèse-majesté, on her new life in Canada The state’s psychological harassment began when I was still a youth activist being tracked by police, facing charges, and having problems with my family,
112WATCH interviews scholar Kengkij Kitirianglarp on the shrinking space for free expression in Thailand The space for free expression in Thailand is rapidly shrinking. Although more academics and young people are speaking out, the ceiling of what can be said
112WATCH interviews Pawinee Chumsri from Thai lawyers for Human Rights an on legal aid to those convicted of lèse-majesté Looking ahead, freedom of expression regarding the monarchy will likely become even more restricted—possibly to the point of elimination, even within
112WATCH interviews former Thai police officer, Major General Paween Pongsirin Paween Pongsirin, a refugee and now an Australian citizen, discusses the lèse-majesté problem in Thailand.September 11, 2025 “Debate grounded in wisdom is the best way forward. I have never believed
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112WATCH interviews Thai scholar Prajak Kongkirati: The pragmatic solutions to Thailand’s lèse-majesté crisis After the 2023 election, nearly all political parties accepted this imposed ideological ceiling — choosing not to touch Section 112 in order to gain trust from the
112WATCH interviews scholar, Parit ‘Penguin’ Chiwarak, a prominent Thai political activist now in exile If the pro-monarchy faction and the Thai state are genuinely well-intentioned toward the institution, they should exercise tolerance and allow open discussion and criticism of the