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.
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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Fuadi Pitsuwan Talks about Thialand’s Human Rights Policy “At present, Thailand is seeking to join the UN Human Rights Council. While there is merit in this endeavor, as it would subject Thailand to international scrutiny and foster global connections, the
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Greg Raymond of the ANU Discuss the Possible Dissolution of the Move Forward Party “The Move Forward Party has become political enemy number one.”May 19, 2024 112WATCH this week speaks to Greg Raymond of the Australian National University on the
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Explaining the Monarchised Military Paul ChambersMay 3, 2024 Scholar Paul Chambers who coined the term “monarchised military” explains the nexus between the monarchy and the military. Together they have dominated the Thai political landscape. Chambers also talks about the impact
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A Female Scholar and Activist from Thailand Advocates in the United States August 25, 2023 112WATCH this month interviews Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi, a Thai scholar and activist based in California, about her role in advocacy on the issue of Article 112
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Thai Legal Expert Sees Flaws of Article 112 April 7, 2024 The Big Interview speaks to Dr Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang, lecturer at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, on his view regarding Article 112. He opines that members of Thai
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German Scholar Offers Critiques on Lèse-majesté law in Thailand March 26, 2024 The Big Interview speaks to Professor Dr Wolfram Schaffar of Passau University, Germany, on the European view of lèse-majesté law in Thailand. He makes an interesting comparison between
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A Member of TLHR Thailand Talks About the Latest Campaign March 10, 2024 The Big Interview talks to Akarachai Chaimaneekarakate, who is the Advocacy Lead, International Advocacy at the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR), on the latest campaign involving
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