Concerns about the restrictions on the freedom of Thai journalists following the coup in Thailand:

[28 May 2014] 1. It is reported that the military authority in our neighbor Thailand is taking necessary measures to restore peace and stability after staging a coup on May 22.

2. Myanmar Journalists Association, jointly signed MoU with Thai Journalist Association, is deeply concerned about the restrictions on the media and their fellow journalists and the infringement of the freedom of press following the military coup in Thailand.

3. Myanmar journalists have great sympathy and there is strong fellow feeling among them about the hardship currently being faced by Thai journalists as they experienced similar restrictions and persecutions under former governments.

4. Therefore, we would like to appeal earnestly to Thai military government to restore the freedom of press after lifting the restrictions on Thai journalists and ceasing arbitrary arrests if they are really desirous of bringing about genuine national reconciliation and safeguarding democracy. Myanmar Journalists Association