Thai Artist Arrested for Posting About Country’s Coronavirus Screening
The arrest of Danai Ussama sets an alarming precedent for the muzzling of speech in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. More
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Facebook launches 'clear history' feature in three countries, allowing users to see how Facebook tracks them across the wider web and 'disconnecting' but... More
Thailand: Charges against octogenarian writer and activist dropped
PEN welcomes the decision taken by Thai military prosecutors not to pursue charges of lèse majesté against renowned writer and activist Sulak Sivaraksa. Background Sulak Sivaraksa, aged 85, is a well… More
Thailand: Prominent writer and activist Sulak Sivaraksa facing 15 years in prison for peaceful exercise of free expression
PEN is deeply concerned by reports that renowned writer and activist Sulak Sivaraksa is facing trial for violating Article 112 of the Thai Criminal Code (lèse majesté) in a… More
Sentence of Activist Pai Dao Din Manifestly Unjust, Attempt to Silence Critics of Thai Military Rulers
The sentencing of Thai democracy activist “Pai Dao Din” for nothing more than a Facebook post is another outrageous application of Thailand’s lèse-majesté law designed to silence critics of… More
Sedition Charges Against Thai Journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk a Deliberate Attempt to Punish Critical Expression
Charges of “sedition” levied against veteran Thai journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk for Facebook posts criticizing the military are an unjustifiable attempt to punish a journalist for his critical expression. More
35 Years Imprisonment for Facebook Posts in Thailand “Neither Reasonable nor Just”
NEW YORK—The sentence of 35 years for a man convicted of insulting the monarchy on Facebook is a severe punishment of free expression and a clear demonstration of the… More
Thailand: Amended Computer Crime Act a Step Backward on Free Expression
NEW YORK - PEN America reacted with dismay today to the news that Thailand’s legislature has approved recently proposed amendments to the 2007 Computer Crime Act, saying that the… More
Thailand: British rights activist faces defamation trial
PEN condemns a Bangkok court’s January 18 decision to indict migrant rights activist Andy Hall on charges of criminal defamation and computer crimes in connection with a report published… More
THAILAND: Students Sentenced for Insulting Monarchy
PEN calls for the immediate and unconditional release of students Patiwat Saraiyaem and Pornthip Munkong, as they are held for the peaceful exercise of their right to freedom of… More
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For Thursday’s #thePENpod, author Parnaz Foroutan on why immigrant voices in literature are especially crucial right now. https://anchor.fm/penamerica/episodes/Episode-12-A-World-Turned-Upside-Down-With-Parnaz-Foroutan-ec8oap
We @PENamerica are suing President #Trump for his threats and acts of retaliation vs. critical media. Now yet more evidence that he favors sycophantic outlets, even to the point of compromising health and safety by allowing them to crowd briefings. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/media/oann-is-booted-from-white-house-press-room-after-correspondent-chanel-rion-makes-second-unauthorized-appearance/2020/04/01/ae27e19a-7439-11ea-85cb-8670579b863d_story.html
PEN America’s @summerelopez writes about the role professional journalists are playing as first responders meeting needs of communities anxious for truthful information in this opinion piece for @NYDailyNews. https://bit.ly/2xC5PhM