Amnesty Thailand calls for release of jailed activist

First, Arnon needs to be unconditionally and immediately released, and all charges against him and other political activists jailed for exercising their legitimate rights quashed, the human rights advocacy group said.

Second, pending the court ruling, Anon and other activists should be afforded the right to bail and that bail conditions should not prevent them from exercising their rights peacefully.

Third, Amnesty  demanded the amendment or repeal of laws that restrict the right to freedom of expression.

Secretary to the prime minister Somkid Cheukong said in response that the government has not been idle on this matter and that he will bring up the subject in this week’s parliamentary discussion. The parliament is set to have a discussion about amnesty bills on Wednesday and Thursday.