Sunai Phasuk
Sunai Phasuk, senior researcher on Thailand in Human Rights Watch's Asia division, has specialized expertise in political, security and foreign policy analysis in the context of human rights and democratization in Thailand and Burma. His recent works include extensive investigation and analysis of violence and human rights abuses in Thailand's conflict-ridden southern border provinces. He is regularly called on to give commentary on those topics by governmental bodies in Thailand, embassies, and international agencies, including the United Nations, the European Commission, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Before joining Human Rights Watch, Phasuk worked as an advisor at the Thai Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, and a spokesperson of the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development. Phasuk graduated from University of Warwick's politics and international studies department. He speaks Thai.
Multimedia AlJazeera, People & Power, "Thailand's Tropical Gulag" (January 2011) AlJazeera, Witness, "South Thailand Separatist Movement" (September 2007) AlJazeera, 101 East, "Southern Thailand Special" (September 2007)
Articles Authored
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July 23, 2018
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July 12, 2018
Thai Court Acquits Migrant Workers of Defamation
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June 20, 2018
No Red Carpet for Thai Junta Leader
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June 18, 2018
Long Arm of Thai Junta’s Repression Reaches UK
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May 21, 2018
Unending Repression in Thailand 4 Years After Coup
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May 18, 2018
In Thailand, No Justice 8 Years After Crackdown
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April 30, 2018
Thai Magazine Editor Released After 7 Years
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March 16, 2018
Coverup in Thai Army Killing of Teenage Activist
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March 11, 2018
14 Years Since 'Disappearance' of Thai Rights Lawyer
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September 22, 2017
Thailand Needs to Stop Inhumane Navy 'Push-Backs'
Reports Authored
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“Targets of Both Sides”
Violence against Students, Teachers, and Schools in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces
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“It Was Like Suddenly My Son No Longer Existed”
Enforced Disappearances in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces
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