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Following the widespread youth-led pro-democracy protests in 2020, Thailand's political landscape has undergone significant shifts. In the aftermath of the uprisings, authorities have increasingly utilized draconian legal measures, notably Section 112 (Thailand’s lèse-majesté law), to target political activists. Although subsequent elections resulted in victories for pro-democracy parties, these parties were forcibly dissolved by the government citing Section 112. Currently, while there are ongoing efforts to pass a Political Amnesty Bill, the proposed legislation explicitly excludes those charged under Section 112. Consequently, a number of activists and political prisoners remain incarcerated to this day.This event is organized to shed light on the realities of life in Thai prisons through the firsthand experiences of a former political prisoner. It aims to reflect on the human rights issues within the judicial system and raise public awareness regarding the current situation of political prisoners who are still awaiting justice.
Apart from a talk on prison conditions and the current political situation in Thailand, the event will also feature an interactive session simulating the human rights constraints inside prisons. Participants will prepare and taste authentic "Thai prison food" recipes. The event will finish with a letter writing activity for political prisoners.
[Speaker]
Sirapob Phumphuengphut (Khanun)
- Former political prisoner incarcerated for 520 days under Section 112.
- Master’s degree student at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University.
- Board Member of Amnesty International Thailand.
- Author documenting his life experiences during his unjust imprisonment.
Time: November 12, 7 PM
Place: DAYBREAK (Bangka Boulevard, No. 110, 1F, Wanhua District, Taipei 108/台北市萬華區艋舺大道110號1樓)
Entry: 100 NT
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台北市萬華區艋舺大道110號1樓, Taipei, Taiwan 108028, Taiwan
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