Responding to the resumption of the trial of activists who organized Tiananmen vigils in Hong Kong, Amnesty International Hong Kong’s spokesperson Fernando Cheung said:

Amnesty International Thailand submitted 3,008 actions and chanted “#FreeSaiZawThaike” at the Myanmar Embassy to demand the release of “Sai Zaw Thaike”, a photojournalist who has been sentenced to jail simply for reporting on the aftermath of a cyclone in  Myanmar.

Against a backdrop of the spread of authoritarian practices, climate collapse and the erosion of international law, Amnesty International is launching its annual Write for Rights campaign on Human Rights Day (10 December) to support the victims of human rights violations and show that humanity can win.

The prosecution of children for political expression directly contravenes international human rights principles, especially the rights of children that Thailand is obligated to uphold under the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Using the criminal justice system to suppress children’s expression not only breaches the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly but also highlights systemic issues. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) audit report points to a persistent pattern of violations of children’s rights, reflecting practices that fail to prioritise the best interests of the children involved.

During April-June 2025, Thailand witnessed a vibrant atmosphere of protests on a variety of issues. At least 48 demonstrations took place, and if the first consecutive overnight demonstrations were included, the total number reached 226, a 172 per cent increase from the first quarter (143), reflecting the intensity of the movement during this period.