David Streckfuss

Debate on Monarchy Tests Academic Freedom

Marwaan Macan-Markar

2011-04-30 08:18

BANGKOK, Apr 28, 2011 (IPS) - History professor Somsak Jeamteerasakul has weathered a storm of insults since mid-December for doing the forbidden: he offered an alternative assessment of the most dominant institution in the country, its monarchy, in a forum at his university. Now military officials are dropping hints he could face more than just verbal attacks.

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Interview on Lese Majeste with David Streckfuss

Pravit Rojanaphruk

2010-10-03 17:54

Khon Kaen-based scholar David Streckfuss recently completed a seminal book on lese majeste law entitled “Truth on Trial in Thailand: Defamation, treason, and lese-majeste” published by Routledge. He answered questions by Pravit Rojanaphruk about lese majeste law and more. Excerpts:

1) Many people who support lese majeste law say Thailand and its monarchy is unique thus the law is needed. What's your view?

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THAILAND: Lese Majeste Law Tests Mettle of Human Rights Groups

Marwaan Macan-Markar, IPS

2009-09-05 10:43

BANGKOK, Aug 31 (IPS) - Thailand’s draconian lese majeste law is steadily emerging as a testing ground for the principles that renowned international human rights lobbies stand for.

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