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Streckfuss is just the latest victim in Thailand’s academic freedom crackdown

Last week, it emerged that American academic and long-term Thailand resident David Streckfuss had his work permit terminated and visa revoked. The lèse majesté expert is merely the latest victim of the kingdom’s academic crackdown, says Professor Mark S. Cogan

Mark S. Cogan

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