In Laos, price of free speech a heavy oneThailand's former human rights commissioner Angkhana Neelapaijit holds a placard showing the #FreeMuay campaign to raise awareness about the imprisonment of Lao activist Houayheuang 'Muay' Xayabouly. After speaking up for the flood victims, she found herself arrested and was sent to jail last year. In the video, she told a story of flood victims living on the roofs of their houses, drawing attention to the government's negligence during the deadly flooding. In Laos, any criticism of the government on social media can land you in trouble. "With social media, Lao people have more channels to express themselves.

Source: Bangkok Post February 19, 2020 22:07 UTC