“The 2026 Summer (Dis)information Operations”: Online Attacks and Efforts to Discredit the Thai Press

Journalists and media organizations are facing mounting pressure as disinformation and information operations, plus coordinated digital attacks, increasingly shape Thailand’s political communication landscape. Online harassment, hate campaigns and attempts to discredit the press have emerged as growing threats to media credibility and the public’s access to reliable information.

Join us for the launch of the report, “The 2026 Summer Information Operations,” followed by a panel discussion examining the dynamics of information warfare, its implications for press freedom, and the broader challenges confronting democratic societies in the digital age.

The discussion will be conducted in Thai, with English interpretation available throughout the event.

Program:

6:45pm registration.

6:45pm – 7pm Opening remarks by Fuadi Pitsuwan, Thammasat University.

7pm – 7:15pm Launch of the report “The 2026 Summer Information Operations,” authored by iLaw.

7:15pm – 8:30pm Panel discussion with:

Thapanee Iadsrichai, journalist, The Reporters.

Angkhana Neelapaijit, human rights defender.

Yingcheep Atchanont, director, iLaw.

Saijai Liangpunsakul, CEO, Stop Online Harm.

Panu Wongcha-um, moderator.

8:30 – 9pm Q&A session.