The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) welcomes the Thai Court of Appeal’s ruling that the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC)—a government agency responsible for Thailand’s internal security—is liable for “damaging the reputations” of Senator and human rights activist Angkhana Neelapaijit and  women human rights defender Anchana Heemmina.

Abdulafir Seng, a volunteer reporter for the Deep South news outlet Wartani, was released on Tuesday (18 February) after 7 days in military detention. He was later arrested by the police and charged with sedition and violation of the Computer Crimes Act.

Students at Chulalongkorn University put up signs demanding academic freedom today (24 September) after university management prohibited a campus launch event for a new research monograph on the behind-the-scenes role of the military in Thai politics.

The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) has asked that the sale of a new research monograph on the behind-the-scenes role of the Thai military in Thai politics be suspended, claiming the study is based on misinformation and damages ISOC’s public image.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced that the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) will not be dissolved, arguing that its assistance is needed for development missions. The Move Forward Party has called for its dissolution.

<p>Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat, a Move Forward MP, has released voice clips, videos and documents regarding military operations creating fake social media accounts to conduct information warfare against the people and close monitoring of those seen as the Prime Minister&rsquo;s political enemies.</p>

<p>In its February 2021 <a href="https://about.fb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/February-2021-CIB-Report.pdf">Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior Report</a>, Facebook says it detected and removed 77 accounts, 72 pages, 18 groups and 18 Instagram accounts originating in Thailand, targeting audiences in the Southern provinces.</p>

<p>Thousands of university and high school students holding demonstrations in campuses all over the country shows that the tide is turning in Thailand. Although big change has yet to come, the agents of change are getting ready.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Abu Hafez Al-Hakim&nbsp;is the spokesperson for MARA Patani who is directly involved in the peace talk. This article reflects his personal views and not the official view of MARA Patani.</p>

<p>Mobile phone users in the Deep South must register facial identification for their SIM card by 31 October, says the Internal Security Operation Command (ISOC); critics are concerned about a violation of fundamental rights.</p>