Supporting the United States-Thailand alliance and urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression ahead of the 2023 general elections in Thailand, and for other purposes.

HRES 369 is a non-binding resolution urging Thailand’s government to uphold democratic norms ahead of its May 2023 general elections. It specifically calls for protecting freedoms of peaceful assembly and expression, releasing over 1,800 activists (including children) charged for protests, and dropping a restrictive Draft Act on nonprofit organizations. The resolution also demands reform of laws used to censor speech (like lese majeste and sedition laws) and an end to spyware targeting activists. It states that continued rights violations would prevent the U.S. from recognizing the election as free and fair, and warns military or royal interference would jeopardize U.S. aid and cooperation. This resolution reflects congressional concern over Thailand’s democratic backsliding since the 2014 coup.