Thailand: Drop Criminal Complaint Against Former
Thailand National Human Rights Commissioner and 2019
Magsaysay Award Winner Angkhana Neelapaijit
Court
postpones trial hearings from March to April 25,
2022
(BANGKOK, March 2, 2022)—Thai authorities
should drop all remaining cases brought by Thai chicken
company Thammakaset Company Limited against human rights
defenders and protect the right to freedom of expression,
said Fortify Rights today. On February 22, the Bangkok South
Criminal Court rescheduled the start of the criminal
defamation trial against Angkhana Neelapaijit to April 25,
2022.
“Delaying the trial affects access to
justice and leaves the defendant in fear and worry,” said
Angkhana Neelapaijit. “It affects the person’s
livelihood and freedom during…
