CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2009
| Author | Gosoomp, Mattana |
|---|---|
| Title | FREEDOM TO FEAR? FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND INFORMATION IN THAILAND |
| Summary | The freedom of expression and information regime in Thailand has worsened from 2005 – 2009. This has led to significant rise in the cases of human rights violations- especially the right to freely express one-self and access information, of nationals of Thailand and non-nationals. Therefore, in this research, I have explored the situation and considered some the major factors affecting freedom of expression and information in Thailand. Furthermore, I have also investigated the contributions and efforts of civil society in promoting the enthronement of a more democratic society - where citizens’ rights are respected and protected. The research methodology applied is qualitative research, based on documentary analysis, drawing on primary and secondary materials. The major findings include the fact that the weaknesses of existing relevant laws and institutions are germane to achieving worthwhile changes. In this context, the culture of clientalism leads to the forming of hierarchical social value systems which is prone to abuses as a result of its undemocratic character. The overcome the inhibitions, civil society organisations are employing different strategies to firstly, enable the public to access information through networking and the use of information and communication technology for interaction. Apart from that, they also resort to networking and cooperation at international level to use international pressure to reduce threats to freedom of expression and information locally. Scrutinizing the inconsistencies and the illegitimacy of legal practices that infringe of freedom of information and expression should be the core strategy of the civil society movements in Thailand. |
| Supervisor | Batory, Agnes |
| Department | Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2009/gosoomp_mattana.pdf |
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