Human Rights Advocate Files Complaint Over Fake News and Threats
Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit filed a police complaint on July 31 against individuals and social media pages spreading false statements and hate speech attributed to her about southern border violence, threatening her safety. She called on a
At 10:30 a.m. on July 31, 2025, at Bang Yai Police Station, Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit and human rights defenders filed a complaint against multiple individuals and social media pages accused of deliberately distorting information, spreading false statements, and inciting hate speech that has led to threats against her life and safety.
Angkhana revealed that the complaint stems from false statements attributed to her being edited and reshared online, with claims that she had commented on violence in the southern border region, specifically the shooting that killed five paramilitary rangers and injured civilians and children. She stressed that she never made any public or private statements about this incident.
Angkhana expressed deep concern that hate-filled speech could escalate into hate crimes, and that having false information spread about her directly threatens her family's safety and diminishes human dignity and worth. She noted that following each southern border violence incident, she is typically among the first to be targeted, despite having previously won a civil case against the National Security Council.
Angkhana stated she had previously submitted complaints to the National Police Office but received no updates, prompting her to file a formal complaint at Bang Yai Police Station, her jurisdiction. She requested police investigate the source and origin of the false information.
Initial charges include entering false data into a computer system, defamation, harassment, and inciting hate speech. She called on state agencies overseeing technology crimes to implement serious measures against online harassment to protect civilians and human rights defenders.
Angkhana acknowledged her concern that distorted statements could fuel hatred in the three southern border provinces and endanger her own life. As a human rights worker since her tenure on the National Human Rights Commission, she emphasized she did not comment this time, yet is repeatedly targeted whenever incidents occur. She worries that hate-fueled words could lead to criminal acts.
She characterized the situation as degrading to human dignity and worth, noting she had previously filed a civil case against the National Security Council, which the court ruled had committed illegal surveillance. She has also submitted complaints to the National Police Office but remains without updates while continuing to face harassment.
Angkhana expressed disbelief and suspicion regarding statements made by senior state officials referencing her in this case, questioning whether they had verified information before commenting, as widespread sharing suggests possible political discrediting. She urged the government, particularly the Digital Economy and Society Ministry, to take urgent action, as the harassment continues unabated.
