Home visits, 're-ducation' sessions
After coming to power in May 2014, the military government, known as the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), imposed tough restrictions on public gatherings, closely monitoring academic meetings and seminars.
According to a Thai non-government legal rights organization, the military has summoned or visited the homes of almost 800 individuals, including more than 60 academics, as well as journalists.
Many individuals have been held for questioning and “re-education” sessions, which last several days before they are released. Some critics have fled overseas.
Davies said Washington is also concerned over what he called “unprecedented” lengthy prison sentences for individuals charged with violating the country's strict Les Majeste Law, which imposes heavy penalties for speech seen as critical of the Thai Royal Family.