Freedom Bridge: Building the bridge for freedom

Thailand’s political situation in 2024 has witnessed a troubling rise in the number of individuals detained due to their involvement in political protests and expression. This growing number of political prisoners, both awaiting trial and already convicted, highlights the urgent need for support to improve their living conditions, systematically document their cases and advocate for their rights.

In response to this pressing issue, Freedom Bridge, a non-profit organization, was established in May 2024, it is committed to providing essential assistance to political prisoners and their families and works towards the long-term goal of the release of all political prisoners in Thailand. Freedom Bridge’s combination of direct support, documentation, advocacy and fostering constructive dialogue aim to both contribute to this goal and recognize the need to support those affected until it is reached.

Join us at the Freedom Bridge project launch to learn more about this crucial initiative.

The event will feature panel discussions on how we can contribute to improving the quality of life for political prisoners and collectively advocate for an amnesty bill that includes all political detainees, which are the crucial steps to work toward a more just society.

Hear from our two panel discussions:

Panel discussion 1: In prison: The quality of life of political prisoners

Pathomporn Kaewnoo, project officer, Freedom Bridge.

Phraewphan Philathong, lawyer, Thailand Lawyers for Human Rights.

Patima Fakthong, former political prisoner.

Moderator: Purinut Chaiboonleu, documentation officer, Thailand Lawyers for Human Rights.

Panel discussion 2: Does hope remain? Amnesty for the People.

Natchanon Piroj, member of Network for People’s Amnesty.

Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang, assistance professor, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University.

Chuwat Rerksirisuk, third assistant secretary of the House of Representative’s special committee to study proposals for enacting amnesty law.

Chaithawat Tulathon, former leader of the opposition, Move Forward Party.

Moderator: Thapanee Eadsrichai, journalist and founder of the Reporter.

This is not an FCCT-organized event.

Free and open to all.