It is recognized that human beings, regardless of origin or status, should have human dignity, liberty, and equality, and show reasonableness and tolerance toward differing opinions, and that in a democratic society, the right to freedom of expression is indispensable and any restriction of this freedom must be in proportion to necessity and not of a form that conflicts with the essence of this freedom.

Royalists, liberals savaging rivals with angry attacks, unsubstantiated claims

It is becoming increasingly normal to see hate speech and slanderous remarks posted on social-networking sites in Thailand.

It can feel very uncomfortable to stand alone.

That’s why people are so eager to join things – as long as it doesn’t mean actually doing much.

The National Human Rights Commission will take a stance on what to do with the lese-majeste law by the end of this year, NHRC chairperson Prof Amara Pongsapich said yesterday(Thursday).