Good report on abuse and bullying in the Thai military from Al Jazeera

PODCASTS/THAILAND

Exposing abuse at the hands of Thailand’s military

Thailand's armed forces have been accused of allowing abusive initiation rituals.


24 Aug 2020

Al Jazeera

The military draft evokes fear in almost every young man in Thailand, but some say they fear their military training more than war.

Amnesty International has documented acts of physical, mental and sexual abuse during Thailand's military hazing. We hear about one family whose son died during a hazing incident, and why they are demanding justice.

In this episode:

Scott Heidler, Al Jazeera journalist in Bangkok; Ming Yu Hah, Deputy Regional Director for Campaigns, Amnesty International