Human rights violations in Myanmar continue to rise following a coup on February 1, 2021. According to several international news agencies, at least 550 civilians have been slaughtered thus far. Among these, Poet Kayza Win was shot and killed. Several other members of the Myanmar artistic community were arrested because of their artistic freedom of expression.
In response to the Call to the Global Creative Community to Show Solidarity with the People of Myanmar issued by 15 arts organizations in Myanmar, Thai Theatre Foundation (US) and Thai Theatre Foundation Working Group (Thailand) along with the following organizations and individuals have united to issue this statement of solidarity with the People of Myanmar and to defend their artistic freedom of expression.
We demand an immediate end to all cruelties.
We demand accountability for all the crimes unjustifiably committed against the People of Myanmar.
No one should be persecuted for their artistic expression.
Defending artistic freedom of expression transcends political party lines and international borders. It is a nonpartisan issue because once one person’s right is violated, everybody’s right is violated. It is vital that we stand up against injustice not only in Thailand, but also in Myanmar and throughout the world.
This petition has been submitted to the Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Bangkok on April 08, 2021.
Organizations
Thai Theatre Foundation Working Group (Thailand)
Thai Theatre Foundation (USA)
Bangkok International Performing Arts Meeting - BIPAM
Throw BKK
Prayoon for Art
B-Floor theatre group
Collective Thai Scripts
FreeArts
Democrazy Studio
Dee-ng Theatre
NOWY TEATR (Poland)
Puppets by Jae
Intimacy Coordinators of Color (USA)
Crescent Moon Theatre
SEM spirit in education movement
New Yangon Theatre Institute (Myanmar)
Five Arts Centre (Malaysia)
BABYMIME
Malongdu Theatre
Toxiphilia
Fine Arts Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (USA)
Leviathan Lab (USA)
Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (USA)
Baan Thai Club (USA)
Miss Theatre
Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics, Georgetown University (USA)
PEN America's Artists at Risk Connection - ARC (USA)
Individuals
Raksak Kongseng
Peangdao Jariyapun
Ployjai Pintobtang
Gandhi Wasuvitchayagit
Varissara Borkird
Manita Chobchuen
Nat Aphipongcharoen
Narit Pachoei
Kanharat Leamthong
Adjjima Na Patalung
Sumana Sumanakul
Suranya Poonyaphitak
Napak Tricharoendej
Wit Sudthinitaed
Thiptawan Uchai
Varistha Nakornthap
June Punkasem
Nualpanod Nat Khianpukdee
Danainan Kridakorn Na Ayudhaya
DeeJai Cowles
Kittiporn Rodvanich
Nana Dakin
Pacharakamol Chantri
Sasithorn Panichnok
Kemmachat sermsukcharoenchai
Surachai Petsangrot
Jarunun Phantachat
Matt Mirmak
Pattareeya Puapongsakorn
Khin Thethtar Latt
Yanee Laoviriyarat
Thanavi Chotpradit
Siree Riewpaiboon
Chanok Chatawaraha
Ladda Kongdach
Chatrawee Sentanissak
Phongsathat Sukhaphong
Asirameth Nakornthab
Ratapong Pinyosophon
Maung Naong
Suwicha Pitakkanchanakul
Kitti Meechaikhett
Lattapol Jirapathomsakul
Pavinee Samakkabutr
Christine Flemming
Vichapon Diloksambandh
Julian Pieniazek
Prapassorn Suphab
Jo Farrell
Damisa Lakkanapinit
Linda Lewin
Parichat Jungwiwattanaporn
Kwin Bhichitkul
Po Po Kyaw
Kyaw Naing
Piyawan Sapsamroum
Duangkaew Phungpermtrakool
Olga Drygas
Corinna Stich
Chelsea Heikes
Philip Towns
Gerrit Heij
Ming Panha
Si Thu Saw Lwin
Sirikarn Bunjongtad
Inthira Vittayasomboon
Lwin Ko Htike
Rachel Finley
Francesca Hsieh
Chisom Awachie
Javier
Joshua Smalley
Adrian Budhu
Corinna Schulenburg
Shawna James
Erin Salvi
Natalie Smith
Veronika Silberg
Ana Martinez
Phana Petchsumrit
Weerachat Srisoonthonthai
Christopher Byatt
Paloma McGregor
Jazmyn Arroyo
Prontip Mankhong
Yaowanit
Henry Lee
Maria Mavridou
Ngamsuk Ruttanasatain
Sophie Aung
Surasak Namwatsopon
Emika Abe
Akia Sembly
Roland Ferger
Pornoit Puckmai
Nattawut Kongsawat
Supachai Ketkaroonkul
Suphachai Loedkittikoson
Poonsuk Poonsukcharoen
Peter Ruiz
Suwimon Suphakdechaphon
Traiwat Trairatvorakul
Tran Thị Minh Chau
Larry Ackerman
Panu Boonpipattanapong
Nuttapat Asakit
Shelby
Tasvara Klinklao
Bulan
Ben Busarakamwong
Akirapong Rungcharoenpattanakit
JJ
Zina Ellis
Sineenadh Keitprapai
Rebecca Green
Latoya
Chinnakrit Soonthornwan
Pamela Walker
W. Ramseier
Myo Myo Win
Aung Bo Htway
Melanie
Proudpisut Sangouthai
Mieko
Sancho
Min Chit Paing
Nawaporn Ito
Gomain Hoyes
Benjamin Yuen
Christoph Leuenberger
Lauren E Turner
David
Shaminda Amarakoon
Athena Gundlach
Thaesuaye
Wichai Juntavaro
Danielle Bunch
Lisa Schlesinger
Ruth Pongstaphone
Juan Coronado
Christine Pascual
Catherine Garcia
Brandi
Michelle Wilson
Mark Andrew Garner
Jaycee Holmes
Sarinya Olsson
Yasmyn Sumiyoshi
Peerada Ngamsnae
Mark Quach
Sabrina Liu
Jacky Jung
Tanaporn Na Narong
Nyunt Thin Saw
Monthatip suksopha
Kamkaeo Maneerot
Supaporn
Nuttamon Pramsumran
Danai Ployplai
Nattaporn Thapparat
Emarin Aunjaichon
Chansak Waneeworakun
Pinyapach Pongpichatanapon
Pichayes Jaitaharn
Eakkapop Sansawat
Sudarat Promseemai
Kuntara
Watcharakon Nawarattanakul
Jirawut Ueasungkomsate
Worada Jongnamchaisakul
Supasin Kreecharoen
Isriya Devahastin
Nuchara suksangbun
Pichate Kiewprasirt
Tipprapa Roengsart
Katika Punbuatoom
Guillaume Langlois
Adulayarasmi S.
Sumphan Chitwilai
Sakdina Chatrakul Na Ayudhya
Patthama Huntone
Kris Sanguanpiyapand
Patchsita Paibulsiri
Kunasin Nontawong
Nontapong Tangtulanont
Pinpinath Thangthong
Natasha Nimmanwudipong
Sittinee Korwongpanich
Pattana Kakaiy
Natthawut Taeja
Alex Munro
Sakuntala Yampiew
Phatcharawan Khrueaphan
Palita Empia
Nannaphat Eakruengrit
Kritsana Anutrakulchai
Sunisa Sunglai
Jetsada Chongsirichatuporn
Chayanee Chaladthanyakij
Pareerat Thongfua
Panitan Kwankaew
Sutthirak Petdee
Piroonluk Jaemamporn
Kamolsuang Aksharanugraha
Chanamon Bejraputra
Kittipak suksakorn
Ajima Pacharadumrongkul
Francis Jue
Kiana Rivera
Jimin Moon
Lily Tung
Tony Vo
Alma Malabanan-McGrath
Barbie Wu
Chaw Ei Thein
Quincy Surasmith
Somar Lanh
Sunny Leerasanthanah
Pun Punyaratabandhu
Teerawong Nanthavatsiri
Tiri Kananuruk
Riw Rakkulchon
Roberta Levitow
Ariel Estrada
Emilya Cachapero
M'leigha Buchanan
Sharline Liu
Liz U
Tham Singpatanakul
Siwaraya
Pancharee Sangkaeo
Thanyatorn Butryee
Thiptawan Uchai
Panchana Soonthornpipit
Khamolpat Gomolvilas
John Rooney
Panisa Puvapiromquan
Tharin Keeree
Sugame Kanchanakuntikul
Natthaya Yoosom
Nutchanart Dithepeang
Nicole Pasquale
Elizabeth Wong
Peerapol Kijreunpiromsuk
Pathipon (Miss Oat) Adsavamahapong
Jenwit Narukatpichai
Claire Stanley
Carrie Lee Bland Kendall
Catherine Filloux
David L. Meth
Pinky Latt
Deborah Brevoort
Monica Raymobd
M. Burke Walker
Jennifer Lynn Hines
Nattha Raksat
Marc Fajardo
Daniel Banks
Roberto Varea
Danny Bryck
Alyssa Cokinis
Jim Chew
David J Diamond
Sanhawich Meateanuwat
Maythaya Lomwong
Elizabeth Becker
Abie
Shailesh & Rupal Trivedi
Jasmine Li
Christina Polanen
Juli Hendren
Amelia Parenteau
Derek Goldman
Zanetta Tribble
Eva Short
Sulu LeoNimm
Zaza Muchemwa
Kamin Wongpracha
Julia Schonberg
Fiona Teng
Erin Donohue
Bobbi Ausubel
Wasin Pornphongsa
Edward Ampansang
Ako Dachs
Sunny Hitt
Joseph Yang