Chucheep Chiwasut
Chucheep Chiwasut | |
|---|---|
ชูชีพ ชีวะสุทธิ์ | |
| Born | 1953 (age 72–73) |
| Disappeared | 8 May 2019 |
| Occupations | Revolutionary, Opposition, Anti-monarchism activist, Federalism activist |
| Years active | 2005 - 2019 |
| Title | President of Organization for Thai Federation |
| Term | 1st President |
| Predecessor | Position established |
| Successor | Trirong Sinsuepphon (De-facto) |
| Political party | Organization for Thai Federation (since 2008) Communist Party of Thailand (Southern Isan Faction; 1976 - 1980) Thai Rak Thai Party (2000 - 2007) |
Chucheep Chiwasut (Thai: ชูชีพ ชีวะสุทธิ์), also known as Uncle Sanam Luang (Thai: ลุงสนามหลวง), is a Thai radio disc-jockey and activist.[1][2][3] He disappeared in May 2018 after reportedly being arrested in Vietnam, and has been missing since.[4][5]
Disappearance
In April 2019, Chucheep, along with activists Siam Theerawut and Kritsana Thapthai, reportedly attempted to cross the border into Vietnam from Laos using fake passports.[4] On 8 May 2019, Human Rights Watch reported the trio were handed over to Thai authorities from Vietnam.[6][7] The Thai government has not acknowledged their arrest and detention, and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan denied the activists were in custody.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Thais accused of insulting king have disappeared: Rights groups". Al Jazeera. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Chachavalpongpun, Pavin (October 14, 2019). "Opinion | The Case of Thailand's Disappearing Dissidents". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ "Relatives of political activists appeal to the National Human Rights Commission for help". nationthailand. May 13, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (May 10, 2019). "Thai activists accused of insulting monarchy 'disappear' in Vietnam". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Editorial (September 2, 2024). "Activists' fate awaits action". Bangkok Post. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ "Thai student activist released on royal pardon". May 10, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ "Alarm over fate of missing Thai anti-monarchy activists". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2025.