People in Bangkok, Thailand. Editorial credit: nimon / Shutterstock.com

Thailand

Following five years of military dictatorship, Thailand transitioned to a military-dominated, semielected government in 2019. The combination of democratic deterioration and frustrations over the role of the monarchy in Thailand’s governance triggered massive demonstrations in 2020 and 2021. In response, the regime has employed authoritarian tactics, including arbitrary arrests, intimidation, lèse-majesté charges, and harassment of activists.

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Freedom in the World — Thailand Country Report

Thailand is rated Not Free in Freedom in the World 2023 , Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

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Freedom on the Net — Thailand Country Report

Thailand is rated Not Free in Freedom on the Net , Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.