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Latest update 22 July 2018
Information of cases of individuals politically charged since 22 May 2014 coup d’etat
List of individuals charged with
Article 112 of the Criminal Code (lèse majesté)
No. | Case name | Cause of accusation | Court | Date of arrest | Current status |
1. | Apichart* | He was arrested and the authorities found illegal items in his phone | Bangkok South Criminal Court | 23 May 2014 | Released. Court dismissed a provisional detention request. The case is under investigation. |
2. | Sgt.Prasit Chaisisa | Gave a speech on UDD stage at Imperial Ladprao | Criminal Court | 25 May 2014 | Sentenced for 5 years, reduced to 2 years 6 months. Released with Royal Pardon in March 2016 |
3. | “Somsak Pakdeedej” | Published an article wrote by Gilles Ungphakorn on Thai e-news website | Bangkok Military Court | 25 May 2014 | Sentenced for 9 years, reduced to 4 years 6 months. Released with Royal Pardon in Jan 2016 |
4. | Yuthasak | A taxi driver who talked with a passenger about politic | Criminal Court | 2 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 5 years, reduced to 2 years 6 months. Released on 20 May 2016 |
5. | Chaliaw | Uploaded audio files of ‘Bunpodj’ program on 4Share | Criminal Court | 3 Jun 2014 | The Supreme Court sentenced for 5 years, reduced to 2 years 6 months. Detained at Bangkok Remand Prison |
6. | Kathawut | Conducted political radio program on internet | Bangkok Military Court | 3 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 10 years, reduced to 5 years. Release with Royal Pardon on 7 September 2016 |
7. | Sombat BoonNgamAnong | Posted a picture on Facebook | Roi-ed Provincial Court | 5 Jun 2014 | Got bail. The case is under investigation process. |
8. | Thanat (Tom Dundee)* | Gave a speech on UDD stage and posted a video on YouTube | Bangkok Military Court | 9 Jun 2014 | Sentenced 2 cases together 10 year 10 months. |
9. | Akaradej | Posted a message on personal Facebook | Criminal Court | 18 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 5 years, reduced to 2 years 6 months released on 23 June 2016 |
10. | Sirapop* | Posted message and poem on Facebook and blog | Bangkok Military Court | 25 Jun 2014 | Bail denied and Detained at Bangkok Remand Prison |
11. | “Tanet” | Sent an email with a link to a political blog (mental disorder) | Criminal Court | 2 Jul 2014 | Sentenced for 5 years, reduced to 3 years 4 months. Released on 26 September 2016 |
12. | Samak | Destroy King’s portrait (mental disorder) | Chiang Rai Military Court | 9 Jul 2014 | Sentenced for 10 years, reduced to 5 years. Released on April 2017 |
13-14. | Pativat, Pornthip | Performed “The Wolf Bride” play in an event to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the 14 October 1973 incident | Criminal Court | 14 Aug 2014 | Sentenced for 5 years, reduced to 2 years 6 months. Released in August 2016. |
15. | Opas | Wrote on toilet wall (2 cases) | Bangkok Military Court | 15 Oct 2014 | Sentenced for 3 years, reduced to 1 year and 6 months in both cases. Released in August 2016 |
16. | “Kawee” | Uploaded clips on Youtube | Criminal Court | 13 Nov 2014 | Released before submitted to the court. |
17-19. | Jaruwan, Anon, Chatchai | Posted messages on Facebook | Bangkok Military Court | 16 Nov 2014 (first arrest) | Released after detained for 84 days. Later, military prosecutor issued a non-prosecution order. |
20. | Bandit | Shared his opinion at a seminar (mental disorder) | Bangkok Military Court | 26 Nov 2014 | Got bail with 400,000 baht. The case is under trial. |
21. | Aree | Posted a picture wearing black suits on Facebook | Khon Kaen Military Court | 8 Dec 2014 | Sentenced to 1 years 6 months. Released on August 2016. |
22. | Piya | Posted messages on Facebook | Criminal Court | 11 Dec 2014 | Sentenced for 9 years, reduced to 6 years. Second case sentenced to 8 years. Total 14 years. |
23. | Tiansutham | Posted 5 messages on Facebook named ‘Yai Dangdued’ | Bangkok Military Court | 18 Dec 2014 | Sentenced for 50 years, reduced to 25 years. |
24. | Pongsak | Posted 6 messages on Facebook named “Sam Parr” | Bangkok Military Court | 30 Dec 2014 | Sentenced for 60 years, reduced to 30 years. |
25. | Chayo | Chat with Pongsak via Facebook messenger | SaKaeo Military Court | 6 Jan 2015 | Sentenced for 18 years, reduced to 9 years. |
26. | Unchan | Uploaded Banpodj’s audio clips on Youtube and shared on her Facebook. | Bangkok Military Court | 25 Jan 2015 | Denied Bail and detained at Central Women’s Correctional Institution. |
27. | Tara | Posted links to “Banpodj’s audio clip on his website | Bangkok Military Court | 25 Jan 2015 | Denied Bail and detained at Bangkok Remand Prison |
28-37. | Hassadin and 9 others | Produced and Shared ‘Bunpodj’ audio clip. Two were charged as supporters. | Bangkok Military Court | 25 Jan 2015 (first arrest) | 8 persons sentenced for 10 years, reduced to 5 years. 2 persons sentenced for 6 years, reduced to 3 years. |
38-39. | “Taweesin, Kwanjai” | Produced and Shared ‘Bunpodj’ audio clip. | Bangkok Military Court | 25 Jan 2015 (first arrest) | Sentenced for 10 years, reduced to 5 years |
40. | Nirand | Disseminated fake Royal statement on ASTV manger online | Bangkok Military Court | 3 Feb 2015 | Sentenced for 5 years, reduced to 2 years 6 months. Penalty suspended. |
41. | “Ness” | Disseminated fake Royal statement | Bangkok Military Court | 3 Feb 2015 | Sentenced for 5 years, reduced to 2 years 6 months. Penalty suspended. |
42. | Prachakchai | Submitted a request to relieve political position (mental disorder) | Bangkok Military Court | 19 Feb 2015 | Got bail with 100,000 baht. The case is under trial. |
43. | Siriluk | Posted messages on Facebook | Chiang Rai Military Court | – | Got bail. |
44. | Thiti | Posted a picture on Facebook. | Sakon Nakorn Provincial Court | 25 Feb 2015 | Released. Case dismissed. |
45. | Thamrongsak | Posted messages on Facebook | – | 24 Apr 2015 | No information |
46. | Sasivimol | Posted 7 messages on Facebook | Chiang Mai Military Court | 13 Feb 2015 | Sentenced for 56 years, reduced to 28 years. |
47. | Chayapa | Posted a rumor of countercoup on Facebook with a lese majeste message | Bangkok Military Court | 24 Jun 2015 | Sentenced for 7 years and 30 months. |
48. | Sao | Submitted a complaint to the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Person Holding Political Positions (mental disorder) | Bangkok Military Court | 28 May 2015 | Got bail with 400,000 baht |
49. | Thanitsak | Produced and Shared ‘Bunpodj’ audio clip. | Bangkok Military Court | 25 Apr 2015 | Sentenced to 8 years but reduced to 4 years. Released on 30 January 2017 |
50. | Natthida | Posted messages on Line application | Bangkok Military Court | 17 Mar 2015 | Denied bail and detained at Central Women’s Correctional Institution. |
51. | Chamnan | Bangkok Military Court | Detained at Bangkok Remand Prison | ||
52-53. | Chatchai, Sansern | Submitted a document, claiming from sacred item, to Khon Khaen governor. (mental disorder) | Khon Khaen Military Court | 23 Jul 2015 | Got bail with 300,000 baht Prosecutor issued a non prosecution order |
54-58. | Plot to disrupt ‘Bike for Dad’ case | Talked to each other when they were in prison. | Khon Kaen Military Court | 21 Nov 2015 (first arrest) | Bail denied and detained at Khon Kaen Prison. |
59. | Nattapol | Sent messages via Line application | Khon Kaen Military Court | 23 Nov 2015 | Bail denied and detained at Khon Kaen Prison. |
60. | Thanakorn* | Liked some pictures on Facebook and posted a sarcastic Facebook status about the King’s dog. | Bangkok Military Court | 10 Dec 2015 | Got bailed with 500,000 baht |
61. | Wichai | faked facebook and posted message to defame the king | Bangkok Military Court | 22 Dec 2015 | Sentenced to 30 years and 60 months |
62. | Ruecha | posted pictures deemed to be defamation against the queen and the heir apparent (mental disorder) | Bangkok Military Court | 29 Mar 2016 | Got bail with 400,000 baht Case disposed due to the defendant’s health |
63. | Burin | Sent messages in Facebook chat box | Bangkok Military Court | 29 Apr 2016 | Sentenced to 10 years and 16 months |
64. | Patnaree (Ja New’s mother) | Sent messages in Facebook chat box | Bangkok Military Court | 6 May 2016 | Got bailed with 500,000 baht |
65-66. | Harit, Nuttika | Sent messages in Facebook chat box | Bangkok Military Court | 27 Apr 2016 | Got bail with 500,000 baht |
67 | “Roj” | Posted messages on Facebook (mental disorder) | Saraburi Military Court | Sentenced to 4 years in prison | |
68. | “Anan” | Talked about Princess Sirindhorn | Thanyaburi Provincial Court | Court of Appeal dismissed the case | |
69. | “Buppha” | Posted messages on Facebook (mental disorder) | Chonburi Military Court | May 2016 | Got bail with 400,000 baht |
70. | Saravut | Posted a picture on Facebook deemed to insult the heir apparent | Chiang Rai Military Court | 26 Aug 2016 | Got bail with 100,000 baht |
71. | Sutee | Posted messages on Facebook during the bad news period | Phuket Provincial Court | 13 Oct 2016 | No Information |
72. | Sunthorn | Posted message on Facebook | 14 Oct 2016 | Got bail with 500,000 baht | |
73. | ‘K’ | Posted messages on Facebook during the bad news period | Chonburi Provincial Court | 19 Oct 2016 | 112 charge dismissed but sentenced under CCA for 8 months. |
74. | Nurahayatee | posted something on Facebook | Yala Provincial Court | Sentenced to 1 year and 6 months Got bail during appeal process | |
75 | Amornchotesingh | Had a quarrel in public after wore a pink shirt to a department store | Thonburi Criminal Court | 24 Oct 2016 | Prosecutor issued a non prosecution order |
76. | Nuttapat | Distributed information via community radio | Thonburi Criminal Court | 14 Nov 2016 | No information |
77. | Jatupat | Shared a report from BBC Thai website | Khon Kaen Provincial Court | 3 Dec 2016 | Sentenced to 2 years and 6 months Released on May 2019 |
78. | Suriyasak | Sent a message to a group in Line application | Bangkok Military Court | 18 Mar 2017 | Detained at Bangkok Remand Prison |
79. | Prawate* | Posted 13 messages on Facebook | Criminal Court | 29 Apr 2017 | Sentenced to 16 months. Lese majeste charge dismissed |
80. | Danai* | Posted a message on Facebook | Criminal Court | 29 Apr 2017 | Released after detained for 84 days |
81. | Wannachai | Shared a status from Somsak Jeamteerasakul’s Facebook account | Criminal Court | 29 Apr 2017 | Released after detained for 84 days |
82. | ‘Roongroj’ | Shared a status from Somsak Jeamteerasakul’s Facebook account | Criminal Court | 29 Apr 2017 | Released after detained for 84 days |
83. | ‘Bunjong’ | Shared a status from Somsak Jeamteerasakul’s Facebook account | Criminal Court | 29 Apr 2017 | Released after detained for 84 days |
84. | ‘Sataporn’ | Shared a status from Somsak Jeamteerasakul’s Facebook account | Criminal Court | 29 Apr 2017 | Released after detained for 84 days |
85. | Ekkarit | Posted a message on Facebook | Criminal Court | 9 May 2017 | Sentenced for 8 years reduced to 4 years |
86-96. | 11 Youths | Burned the Portraits | Phon Provincial Court | 17 May 2017 (First arrest) | Two sentenced to 12 years and 6 months. Others sentenced to prison under different period. Detained at Khon Kaen Prison |
97. | Sulak Sivaraksa | Discussed about history of King Naresuan | Bangkok Military Court | 9 Oct 2017 | Military Prosecutor issued non prosecution order |
98. | Sakan | Talked to other prisoners while detained in prison | Criminal Court | 12 Oct 2017 | Case dismissed |
99. | ‘Sichon’ | Posted a false Royal remark | Criminal Court | 26 Sep 2019 | Got bail |
List of individuals charged with
Referendum Act of 2016 Section 61
No. | Case name | Cause of accusation | Court | Date of arrest | Current status |
1. | Jeerapan | Posted message on Facebook criticizing the draft charter of Constitution | 28 Apr 2016 | No information | |
2-14. | Distributed Vote No Campaigning Pamphlets (13 individuals) | Distributed Vote No Campaign pamphlet at a market in Bangplee Community | Bangkok Military Court | 23 Jun 2016 | Six Got bail. Seven did not apply, released by court. |
15-19. | Vote No Sticker at Banpong District (5 individuals) | Carried anti-constitution materials | Ratchaburi Provincial Court | 10 Jul 2016 | 500 baht fine. Referendum charged dismissed. |
20. | Chuwong | Posted status Vote No to draft Constitution | 15 Jul 2016 | No information | |
21. | Samart | Distributed ‘Vote No’ leaflets in Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai Provincial Court | 23 Jul 2016 | Case dismissed |
22-34. | Letters campaigning for Referendum in Chiang Mai | Posted many letters to people in Lampang, Lampoon and Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai Military Court | 23 Jul 2016 (first arrest) | Got bail with 100,000 baht each |
35. | Wichan | Convinced people not to cast their vote | Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Court | 26 Jul 2016 | Sentenced to 4 months and 20,000 baht fine with suspension |
36. | Goochart | Posted a picture with the message criticizing the draft of Constitution | 28 Jul 2016 | Prosecutor issued a non- prosecution order | |
37-38. | Jatupat and Wasin | Distributed ‘Vote No’ documents in Phu Khieo district market | Phu Khieo Provincial Court | 6 Aug 2016 | 500 baht fine. Referendum charge dismissed. |
39-41. | Tearing Referendum ballot (3 individuals) | Tore the Referendum ballot and shouted “Down with Dictatorship, Long Live Democracy” | Phra Khanong Provincial Court | 7 Aug 2016 | Sentenced to 4 months in prison with suspension. |
List of individuals charged with
Defying NCPO announcement 7/2014 or Head of NCPO order 3/2015 No.12 (banning political gathering of more than 5 people)
No. | Case name | Cause of accusation | Court | Date of arrest | Current status |
1. | Apichat* | Participated in anti-coup protest at BACC | Pathumwan Municipal Court | 23 May 2014 | Sentenced for 2 months in prison and 6,000 Baht fine. Prison sentence suspended |
2. | Veerayuth | Participated in anti-coup protest at BACC | Pathumwan Municipal Court | 23 May 2014 | Sentenced for 1 month in prison and 3,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
3-26. | Khon Khaen Model (24 individuals)* | Having a political meeting in an apartment | Khon Khaen Military Court | 23 May 2014 | Some got bail. Some were denied bail. |
27. | Pinyophab | Participated in anti-coup protest at McDonald’s in Ratchaprasong | Bangkok Military Court | 25 May 2014 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 5,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
28-31. | 4 Chiang Rai People | Participated in anti-coup protest at McDonald’s in Chiang Rai | Chiang Rai Military Court | 25 May 2014 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 5,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
32-34. | 3 Chiang Rai People | Participated in anti-coup protest at McDonald’s in Chiang Rai | Chiang Rai Military Court | 25 May 2014 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 5,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
35-38. | 4 Nontaburi People | Participated in anti-coup protest at Nonthaburi Pier | – | 26 May 2014 | Got bail. The case is under investigation. |
39. | Sarawut | Holding signs in Chiang Rai, requesting for the release of red shirt activists. | Chiang Rai Military Court | 1 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 5,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
40-41. | Panmanee, Sombat* | Sprayed on military Humvee, and flatted the tires during anti-coup protest at Victory monument | Bangkok Military Court | 30 May 2014, 2 Jun 2014 | Got bail. The case is under trial. |
42. | Woraphop | Participated in anti-coup protest at McDonald’s in Ratchaprasong | Bangkok Military Court | 31 May 2014 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 5,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
43. | Nattawut | Participated in anti-coup protest at McDonald’s in Ratchaprasong | Bangkok Military Court | 31 May 2014 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 5,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
44. | Sumet | Posted message on facebook, urging people to raise 3 fingers gesture at Fortune Tower | Bangkok Military Court | 1 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 5,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
45. | Chainarin* | Holding anti-coup sign of A4 papers and read poems at Siam Paragon | Bangkok Military Court | 3 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 5,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
46. | Surasith | Participated in anti-coup protest at Siam Paragon and Victory Monument | Bangkok Military Court | 8 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 5,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
47. | Anurak | Posted messages on Facebook urging people to protest against the coup, and posted a photo of him with 3 finger gesture. | Bangkok Military Court | 9 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 5,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
48. | Nueng | Participated in anti-coup protest at Victory Monument. | Bangkok Military Court | 19 Oct 2014 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 5,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
49-52. | Resistant Citizen Group | Organized ‘My Dear Election’ activity at BACC | Bangkok Military Court | 14 Feb 2015 | Got Bail. The case is under trial |
recur | Pansak* | Organized an activity ‘March for Justice’ | Bangkok Military Court | 26 Mar 2015 | Got bail with 70,000 baht. |
53-59. | Dao Din student group (7 persons) | Holding an anti-coup sign on the 1 year anniversary of 2014 coup. | Khon Kaen Military Court | 22 May 2015 | Case ended due to revocation of the order |
60-66. | BACC student group (7 persons) | Gathered at BACC for symbolic activity on the 1 year anniversary of 2014 coup. | – | 22 May 2015 | Case ended due to revocation of the order |
67-68. | Natchacha, Thatchapong | Gathered at BACC for symbolic activity on the 1 year anniversary of 2014 coup. | Bangkok Military Court | 22 May 2015 | Case ended due to revocation of the order |
recur | New Democracy Movement* (14 persons) | Protested against the coup at Democracy Monument | Bangkok Military Court | 26 Jun 2015 | Released. Court dismissed a provisional detention request. The case is under investigation |
69. | Baramee* | Provided a shelter for new democracy movement activists. | – | 5 Aug 2015 | Released. The case is under investigation |
70. | Preecha* | Gave flowers to Pansak, the activist who was leading a ‘March for Justice’ activity. | Bangkok Military Court | 25 Oct 2015 | Sentenced for 3 months in prison and 4,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
71-78. | 8 academics | Delivered a statement titled “Universities Are Not Military Camps” | Chaing Mai Military Court | 11 Nov 2015 | Military prosecutor issued non prosecution order. |
79-85. | Rajabhakti Park activists (11 persons) | Took a train to examine the corruption scandal at Ratchabhakti Park | Bangkok Military Court | 14 Dec 2015 | Released. Court dismissed a provisional detention request. |
86-108. | Referendum Monitoring Center, Udon Thani (23 persons) | Joined an opening event of Referendum Monitoring Center in Udon Thani Province | Udon Thani Military Court | 19 Jun 2016 | Got bail with 10,000 Baht each. |
109- 125. | Referendum Monitoring Center, Surin (17 persons) | Joined an opening event of Referendum Monitoring Center in Surin Province | – | 19 Jun 2016 | – |
126- 140. | Referendum Monitoring Center, Nong Bua Lamphu (15 persons) | Joined an opening event of Referendum Monitoring Center in Nong Bua Lamphu Province | Udon Thani Military Court | 20 Jun 2016 | Got bail with 10,000 Baht each |
141- 163. | Referendum Monitoring Center, Prae (23 persons) | Joined an opening event of Referendum Monitoring Center in Prae Province | – | 20 Jun 2016 | – |
164- 186. | Referendum Monitoring Center, Ratchaburi (23 persons) | Joined an opening event of Referendum Monitoring Center in Ratchaburi Province | – | 20 Jun 2016 | – |
187- 208. | Referendum Monitoring Center, Sakon Nakorn 22 (persons) | Joined an opening event of Referendum Monitoring Center in Sakon Nakorn Province | – | 21 Jun 2016 | 2 attended an attitude adjustment to end the charge. 20 sentenced to 1 year 15 days and 2,500 baht fine with suspension |
209- 219. (2recur) | New Democracy Movement distributing leaflets (13 persons) | Distributing leaflets on the draft constitution demanding to vote ‘NO’ at Bang Plee Industrial Area | Bangkok Military Court | 23 Jun 2016 | 6 got bail, 7 did not request for bail but court dismissed a provisional detention request. |
220- 225. (1recur) | 24 June, clean up Democracy (7 persons) | Commemorate the revolution day at Laksi monument | Bangkok Military Court | 24 Jun 2016 | Released. Court dismissed a provisional detention request. |
226- 244. | Referendum Monitoring Center, Bangkok (19 persons) | Joined an opening event of Referendum Monitoring Center in Imperial Ladprao mall, Bangkok | – | 4 Aug 2016 | – |
245- 259. | Starting Revolution Alliance for Democracy Party (15 persons) | Had a secret meeting to found a Revolution Alliance for Democracy Party which aim to change to ruling system | Bangkok Military Court | 13 Aug 2016 (first arrest) | Case ended due to revocation of the order |
260- 268. (2recur) | ‘Talk for Freedom’ activity (11 persons) | Organized a ‘Talk for Freedom: Constitution and E-sarn people’ in Khon Kaen University | – | 31 Aug 2016 | Case ended due to revocation of the order |
269- 270. | Sirikan (Lawyer June) and Suluck* | Joined an anti-coup protest with New Democracy Movement | – | 22 Oct 2016 | Released without bail. |
271-275. | Academic Forum is not military camp. | Hold a sign said “academic forum is not military camp” during international academic conference on Thai studies | Chaing Mai Municipal Court | 21 Aug 2017 | Case ended due to revocation of the order |
276-283. | We Walk, walk for friendship | organized an activity aimed to walk from Thammasrt University, Rangsit Campus to Khon Kaen Province | – | 31 Jan 2018 | Prosecutor issued non prosecution order |
284-297. | ‘We Walk’ Doi devadha | Marched and hold signs to support ‘We Walk’ activity in Doi devadha village, Phayao | – | 6 Feb 2018 | Prosecutor issued non prosecution order |
298-303. | People who want an election at BACC #MBK39 (9 persons, 3 recur) | Organized a public rally call for election at skywalk in front of MBK center | Bangkok South Criminal Court | 8 Feb 2018 | Court dismissed provision detention. Released without condition. |
304-332. | People who want an election at BACC #MBK39 (30 persons, 1 recur) | Participated in a public rally call for election at skywalk in front of MBK center | Pathumwan Municipal Court | 8 Feb 2018 | Released without bail. |
333. | People who want an election at Ratchadamnoen #RDN50 (7 persons, 6 recur) | Organized a public rally call for election at Ratchadamonen Rd., Democracy Monument | Criminal Court | 22 Feb 2018 | Court dismissed provision detention for 6 persons, another got bail with 50,000 baht |
334-355. | People who want an election at Ratchadamnoen #RDN50 (42 persons, 20 recur) | Participated in a public rally call for election
at Ratchadamonen Rd., Democracy
Monument
| Dusit Municipal Court | 22 Feb 2018 | Released without bail. |
356-359. | People who want an election in Pattaya #PTY12 (7 persons, 3 reucre) | Participated in a public rally call for election
in front of Central on Pattaya Beach.
| Pattaya Municipal Court | 12 Mar 2018 | Released without bail. |
360-365. | People who want an election in Chiang Mai #CMU06 (6 persons) | Participated in a public rally call for election
in front of Chiang Mai University.
| Chaing Mai Municipal Court | 21 Mar 2018 | Released without bail. |
366-367. | People who want an election at Army Headquater #Army57 (10 persons, 8 recur) | Organized a public rally call for election and marched from TU to Army Headquater | Criminal Court | 11 Mar 2018 | Court dismissed provision detention. Released without condition. |
368-390. | People who want an election at Army Headquater #ARMY57 (47 persons, 24 recur) | Participated in a public rally call for election and marched from TU to Army Headquater | Dusit Municipal Court | 18 Apr 2018 | Released without bail. |
391-398. | Leaders of Phue Thai Party | Organized a press conference on ‘4 year of government failure and NCPO leads to darkness and dangerous’ | 21 May 2018 | Released without bail. | |
399-407. | People who want an election on 4th year anniversary of coup #UN62 (21 persons, 12 reucr) | Organized a public rally call for election and marched from TU to government house | Criminal Court | 22 May 2018 | 15 got bail with 100,000 baht 5 released without bail. |
408-421. | People who want an election on 4th year anniversary of coup #UN62 (41 persons, 27 reucr) | Participated in a public rally call for election and marched from TU to government house | 7 June 2018 | Released without bail. |
List of individuals charged with
Section 116 of the Criminal Code (Sedition of Incitement)
No. | Case name | Cause of accusation | Court | Date of arrest | Current Status |
1. | Chaturon Chaisang* | Gave a speech to reporters at FCCT | Bangkok Military Court | 27 May 2014 | Got bail with 400,000 baht |
2. | Chatchawan | Reported about anti-coup protest with wrong date | Chiang Mai Military Court | 1 Jun 2014 | Case dismissed. |
3. | Sombat Boonngamanong | Posted messages on Facebook urging people to participate in anti-coup protest. | Bangkok Military Court | 5 Jun 2014 | Got bail with 600,000 baht |
4-6. | Aod, Thanormsri, Sooksayam | Hung a banner demanding to separate to Lanna country | Chiang Rai Military Court | 15 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 3 years in prison and suspended |
7-8. | Sitthitad, Wachira | Distributed leaflets against NCPO at Democracy Monument | – | 23 Nov 2014 | Got bail with 300,000 baht. The case is under trial. |
9. | Pansak* | Organized an activity ‘March for Justice’ | Bangkok Military Court | 26 Mar 2015 | Got bail with 70,000 baht. The case under trial. |
10. | Ponlawat* | Distributed leaflets against NCPO 4 places in Rayong | Chonburi Military Court | 27 Mar 2015 | Got bail with 70,000 baht. The case under trial. |
11. | Chayapa | Posted a rumor about a counter-coup | Bangkok Military Court | 23 Jun 2015 | Sentenced for 7 years and 30 months. |
12-25. | New Democracy Movement* (14 persons) | Protested against the coup at Democracy Monument | Bangkok Military Court | 26 Jun 2015 | Released. Court dismissed a provisional detention request. The case is under investigation |
26. | Baramee* | Provided a shelter for new democracy movement activists. | – | 5 Aug 2015 | Released. The case is under investigation |
27. | Rinda | Posted a rumor about Gen. Prayuth transfered money to Singapore on Facebook | Bangkok Military Court | 8 July 2015 | Military court disposed the case Criminal Court dismissed. |
28. | Preecha* | Gave flowers to Pansak, the activist who was leading a ‘March for Justice’ activity. | Bangkok Military Court | 25 Oct 2015 | This charge dismissed |
29. | ‘Jam’ | Posted about the Rajabhakti Park corruption scandal on Facebook. | Bangkok Military Court | 27 Nov 2015 | public prosecutor issued a non-prosecution order. |
30. | Thanakorn* | Posted infographic about the Rajabhakti Park corruption scandal on Facebook. | Bangkok Military Court | 10 Dec 2015 | Got bail with 500,000 baht |
31. | Thanet | Posted a Facebook status criticizing the NCPO. | Bangkok Military Court | 13 Dec 2015 | Got bail with 100,000 baht. |
32-37. | FahaiTV | Broadcasted a TV programme with content deemed to be seditious | – | 18 Nov 2015 | Police issued a non-prosecution order |
38. | Teerawan | Took a photo holding red bucket and Songkran poster with former PM pictures | Chiang Mai Military Court | 29 Mar 2016 | Got bail with 100,000 baht. |
39-41. | Sirinthorn and 2 others | Distributed red buckets from former PM | 3 Apr 2016 | ||
42-49. | ‘We love Gen. Prayuth’ Fan Page (8 persons) | Administered a Facebook Page called ‘We love Gen. Prayuth’ with mocking pictures against government | Bangkok Military Court | 27 Apr 2016 | Got bail with 200,000 baht each |
50-65. | Letters campaigning before referendum (16 persons) | Sent lots of letters about draft constitution to people in Chiang Mai, Lampang, Lamphoon | Chiang Mai Military Court | 23 Jul 2016 (first arrest) | Got bail with 100,000 baht each |
66-67. | Sirikan (Lawyer June) and Suluck* | Joined an anti-coup protest with New Democracy Movement | 22 Oct 2016 | Released without bail | |
68. | Aongart | Read the statement of Dhammakaya Temple’s followers | 16 Feb 2017 | Got bail | |
69. | Phar Seksan | 8 Mar 2017 | |||
70. | Phar Sanitwong | facebook on death in Dhammakaya Temple | Criminal Court | 9 Mar 2017 | Sentenced to 12 months with suspension. |
71. | Prawate* | Posted 13 messages on Facebook | Criminal Court | 9 Apr 2017 | Sentenced to 16 months Released on August 2018 |
72. | Danai* | Posted a message on Facebook | Criminal Court | 29 Apr 2017 | Released after detained for 84 days |
73. | Wattana Muangsuk | Posted a message on Facebook urging people to give consolation Yingluck Shinawatra | Criminal Court | 1 Aug 2017 | |
74. | Pravit Rojanaphruk | Posted a message on Facebook criticizing the draft charter of Constitution and Gen. Prayuth | 8 Aug 2017 | Release without any conditions | |
75. | Lieutenant Jeab | Criticized Gen.Prayuth on Facebook | 13 Dec 2017 | Release without any conditions | |
76-82. | People who want an election at BACC #MBK39 (9 persons, 2 recur) | Organized a public rally call for election at skywalk in front of MBK center | Bangkok South Criminal Court | 8 Feb 2018 | Court dismissed provision detention. Released without condition. |
83. | People who want an election at Ratchadamnoen #RDN50 (7 persons, 6 recur) | Organized a public rally call for election at Ratchadamonen Rd., Democracy Monument | Criminal Court | 22 Feb 2018 | Court dismissed provision detention for 6 persons, another got bail with 50,000 baht |
84-86. | People who want an election at Army Headquater #Army57 (10 persons, 7 recur) | Organized a public rally call for election and marched from TU to Army Headquater | Criminal Court | 11 Mar 2018 | Court dismissed provision detention. Released without condition. |
87. | Choosak | Organized a press conference on ‘4 year of government failure and NCPO leads to darkness and dangerous’ | 21 May 2018 | Released without bail. | |
88-99. | People who want an election on 4th year anniversary of coup (21 person, 9 recur) | Organized a public rally call for election and marched from TU to government house | Criminal Court | 22 May 2018 | 15 got bail with 100,000 baht 5 released without bail. |
100- 114. | Black T-shits for Federation of Thailand | Posted balck T-shirts, a symbol of supporting Thailand to be a Federation State | Criminal Court | Some got bail. Some are detained | |
115. | ‘Sichon’* | Posted a false Royal remark | Criminal Court | 26 Sep 2018 | Got bail. |
116. | Sutee | Posted messages on Facebook during the bad news period | Phuket Provincial Court | 31 Jan 2019 | No information |
117. | Thanathorn | Drive to take activists from New Democracy Movement | 6 April 2019 | Released without condition. |
List of individuals charged with
Sanitation Act B.E. 2535 and other minor offences
No. | Case name | Cause of accusation | Responsible authorities | Date of arrest | Penalty |
1. | Pansak* | Distributed leaflets call for justice from red shirt crackdown in 2006 at BTS Mochit station | Pol Maj Gen Amnuay Nimmano and Police from Bang Sue police station | 31 Aug 2014 | 5,000 baht fine |
2-4. | 3 Students from Thai Student Center for Democracy (TSCD) | Hung a banner to commemorate the 19 Sep 2006 coup at a flyover on Vibhavadi Rd. | Police from Sutthisarn police station | 26 Sep 2014 | 1,000 baht fine |
5-6. | 2 Chulalongkorn students | Hung a banner to commemorate the 19 Sep 2006 coup at a flyover in front of the university. | Police from metropolitan police bureau | 27 Sep 2014 | 1,000 baht fine |
7-9. | Atchara and 2 others | Not held ID card during the event namely ‘Darkness’ organized to commemorate the 8th anniversary | Police from Nanglerng police station | 31 Oct 2014 | 100 baht fine. |
10-13. | 4 activists from Serichon Thailand 58 group | Organized a symbolic activity and distributed T-shirts at Center One mall | Police from metropolitan police station Phyathai | 22 Feb 2015 | 100 baht fine for public disturbance |
14. | Ponlawat* | Distributed leaflets against NCPO 4 places in Rayong | Police from Muang Rayong police station | 27 Mar 2015 | 500 baht fine |
15. | Anon Numpa* | Used audio amplifier without permission in the event of 9th anniversary of Nuamthong Praiwan’s suicidal. | Police from Nanglerng police station | 5 Nov 2015 | 200 baht fine. |
16. | Sirawith* | Participated in post-it attaching activity demanding for the release of 8 detainees | Police from Thungmahamek police station | 1 May 2016 | 1,000 baht fine |
17. | Thitaree | Participated in post-it attaching activity demanding for the release of 8 detainees | Police from Thungmahamek police station | 1 May 2016 | Court dismissed the case |
18. | Chonticha | Used audio amplifier without permission in the event ‘Anything for Pai’ on BTS skywalk | Police from Lumpini police station | 18 Jan 2017 | 100 baht fine |
19-20. | Pakorn, Apisit | Used audio amplifier without permission in the event for Pai Daodin | Police from Lumpini police station | 29 Jan 2017 | 300 baht fine |
List of individuals charged with
defying NCPO announcement No.41/2557 (Failing to report to NCPO)
No. | Case name | Cause of accusation | Court | Date of arrest | Current status |
1. | Chaturon Chaisang* | Failing to report under order no.1/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | 27 May 2014 | Got bail with 400,000 baht |
2. | Sombat BoonNgamAnong* | Failing to report under order no.3/2557 | Dusit Kwang Court | 5 Jun 2014 | Court of Appeal sentenced for 2 months in prison and 3,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended |
3. | Yeamyod | Failing to report under order no.14/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | 9 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 6 months in prison and 10,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended |
4. | Tanat (Tom Dundee) * | Failing to report under order no.53/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | 9 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 6 months in prison and 10,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended |
5. | Samran | Failing to report under order no.14/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | 11 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 6 months in prison and 10,000 baht. Prison sentence suspended |
6. | Jittra Cotchadet | Failing to report under order no.44/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | 13 June 2014 | Court dismissed the case |
7. | Worajet Pakeerat | Failing to report under order no.5/2557, 57/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | 16 June 2014 | Got bail with 20,000 baht The case is under trial. |
8. | Saguan | Failing to report under order no.5/2557, 57/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | 25 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 6 months in prison and 10,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended |
9. | Sirapop* | Failing to report under order no.44/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | 25 Jun 2014 | Sentenced for 8 months in prison and 12,000 baht fine |
10. | Nut | Failing to report under order no.5/2557 | Dusit Kwang Court | 30 Jun 2014 | The Court of Appeal ordered 2,000 fine and lifted the prison sentence. |
11. | Narongsak* | Failing to report under order no.43/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | 10 Jul 2014 | Sentenced for 6 months in prison and 10,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended |
12. | Pongsak* | Failing to report under order no.56/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | 30 Dec 2014 | Sentenced for 6 months in prison and 10,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended |
13. | Noi | Failing to report under order no.43/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | Sentenced for 6 months in prison and 10,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended | |
14. | Pruetnarin | Failing to report under order no.44/2557, 53/2557 | Bangkok Military Court | 1 Sep 2017 | Military prosecutor issued a non- prosecution order |
Other accusations that were file against political actions
No. | Case name | Offense | Cause of accusation | Court | Date of arrest | Current status |
1. | Apichat* | Assembled cause a breach of peace. (Section 215, 216) | Participated in anti-coup protest at BACC | Bangkok South Criminal Court | 23 May 2014 | Released. Public prosecutor did not prosecute under this charge. |
2-3. | Panmanee, Sombat* | Obstruct officials, destroyed public property (Section 138, 360) | Sprayed on military Humvee, and flatted the tires during anti-coup protest at Victory monument | Bangkok Military Court | 30 May 2014, 2 Jun 2014 | Got bail with 40,000 baht. The case is under trial. |
3. | Chainarin* | Assembled cause a breach of peace. (Section 215, 216) | Holding anti-coup sign of A4 papers and read poems at Paragon | Bangkok Military Court | 3 Jun 2014 | This charge was dismissed. |
4. | Thanaporn* | Defamation of dead person (Section 326, 327) | Defaming dead soldiers in helicopter crash incident | Criminal Court | 4 Dec 2014 | Sentenced to 2 year and 100,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. |
5. | Maitree | Computer Crimes Act Section 14 | Posted a clip of villagers negotiating with military officers on Facebook | Chiang Mai Provincial Court | 11 Feb 2015 | Court dismissed the case |
6. | Pas | Provided shelter | Provided shelter for Pongsak who did not report under NCPO order | Sa Kaeo Provincial Court | Sentenced to 2 years and 100,000 baht fine. Prison sentence suspended. | |
7. | Narong | Computer Crime Act | Forwarded mimic song satirizing Gen.Prayuth | Criminal Court | 28 Jan 2016 | Got bail |
8. | Bencharat | Defamation, filed false report under Criminal Code Section 172, 173, 174, 181, 328 | Filed complaint against officers for filing false report after authorization from her client | 28 Jan 2016 | Released during investigation process | |
9. | Sirikan | Refused to comply with official order, rendering evidences (Section 142, 368) | Refused officer to search her car in front of Bangkok Military Court | 9 Feb 2016 | Released during investigation process | |
10. | Watana Muangsuk | Computer Crime Act | Criticized Gen.Pravit, Deputy PM | Criminal Court | 2 Mar 2016 | Court dismissed the case |
recur | Watana Muangsuk | Defying conditions of release under NCPO announcement 39/2557 | Posted message against draft constitution on Facebook considered as joining political movement | Bangkok Military Court | 18 Apr 2016 | Got bail with 80,000 baht |
11. | Sirawith* | Defying conditions of release under NCPO announcement 40/2557 | Participated in My Dear Election on 14 Feb 2015 | Bangkok Military Court | 8 Mar 2016 | Got bail with 20,000 baht |
12. | Anon Numpa* | Public Assembly Act | organized a symbolic event “Just Standing” demand for the release of Watana Muangsook | Dusit Municipal Court | 19 Apr 2016 | 1,000 baht fine |
recur | Anon Numpa* | Public Assembly Act | organized a symbolic event “Just Standing” demand for the release of 9 activists | Dusit Municipal Court | 27 Apr 2016 | 1,000 baht fine |
13-27. | Starting Revolution Alliance for Democracy Party (15 persons) | Being a member of secret society (Section 209) | Had a secret meeting to found a Revolution Alliance for Democracy Party | Bangkok Military Court | 13 Aug 2016 (first arrest) | Got bail with 100,000 baht each |
*Remarks*
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