Arrests and Imprisonment: the fate of political dissidents in Thailand
Thailand’s relationship with democracy, since the 1932 Siam revolution, is not one characterized by consistency. Since the country’s move away from an absolute monarchy, coup d’etats and an ever changing constitution have become more or less commonplace. Along with the ongoing political turbulence, politically motivated arrests, imprisonment or even physical assault have all had an alarming presense in Thai politics. After 2006 military coup, there was an increase in political division in Thailand and with that division came a rise in using legislation as a weapon against activists.
