Siam Theerawut
Siam Theerawut | |
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สยาม ธีรวุฒิ | |
| Disappeared | 8 May 2019 |
Siam Theerawut (Thai: สยาม ธีรวุฒิ) is a Thai anti-monarchy activist.[1] In May 2019, Siam disappeared after being handed over to Thai authorities from Vietnam.[2]
Activism
[edit]Siam fled Thailand after the 2014 Thai military coup.[1]
Disappearance
[edit]In April 2019, Siam along with activists Chucheep Chiwasut, known as Uncle Sanam Luang, and Kritsana Thapthai, reportedly crossed the border from Laos into Vietnam on fake passports.[3] On 8 May 2019, Human Rights Watch reported trio were turned over to Thai authorities, who did not acknowledge their arrest or detention.[4][2]
On 20 December 2024, the Samut Prakan Provincial Court refused a request to declare Siam a missing person after a request was filed by his mother, Kanya Theerawut on 20 September 2024.[5] The court denied the request due to Siam's outstanding arrest warrant.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Thai exile's parents seek information on his disappearance". AP News. 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ a b Beech, Hannah (2020-06-26). "Thai Dissidents Are Disappearing, and Families Are Fighting for Answers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ "Thais accused of insulting king have disappeared: Rights groups". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (2019-05-10). "Thai activists accused of insulting monarchy 'disappear' in Vietnam". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ a b "Court refuses to declare activist missing person 5 years after disappearance | Prachatai English". prachataienglish.com. 2024-12-23. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
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