MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2594(RSP))
On democracy and human rights in Thailand, notably the lese-majesty law and the deportation of Uyghur refugees
B-10-2025-0194
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Assita Kanko, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Jadwiga Wiśniewska
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This resolution expresses concern about Thailand's lèse-majesté law and the deportation of Uyghur refugees to China, urging amendments and respect for human rights.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses concern about the strict implementation and wide application of Thailand's lèse-majesté law, encouraging amendment of Article 112 to align with international standards, including removing criminal penalties and preventing private complaints.¶
- Calls on the Thai government to release political prisoners and activists detained for exercising freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly, including those with lèse-majesté charges, and to guarantee fair trial rights.¶
- Deeply regrets Thailand's deportation of at least 40 Uyghurs to the PRC.¶
- Urges the Chinese government to abide by national and international law to respect and protect the human rights of the returned Uyghurs.¶