Kritsana Thapthai
Kritsana Thapthai (Thai: กฤษณะ ทัพไทย) is a Thai anti-monarchy activist.[1] In May 2019, Kritsana disappeared after being handed over to Thai authorities from Vietnam.[2][3] She has been missing since.[4]
Activism
Krtisana was under police investigation in Thailand for allegations of lèse-majesté.[5][6] She fled Thailand to Laos after the 2014 Thai military coup.[7]
Disappearance
In April 2019, Kritsana along with activists Chucheep Chiwasut, known as Uncle Sanam Luang, and Siam Theerawut, were reported to have crossed into Vietnam from Laos using fake passports.[8]
On 8 May 2019, the trio were reportedly turned over to Thai authorities.[8]
See also
References
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- ^ "Thais accused of insulting king have disappeared: Rights groups". Al Jazeera. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ "Thai activists accused of defaming king 'disappear' – DW – 05/10/2019". dw.com. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
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- ^ a b Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (May 10, 2019). "Thai activists accused of insulting monarchy 'disappear' in Vietnam". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved January 13, 2025.