New Thai govt 'too dependent on military' for rights reform

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Updated March 26, 2009 15:19:48

The end of the military installed administration in Thailand was supposed to lead to the restoration of rights and democracy. But Human Rights Watch says that's not the case. In a speech in Bangkok, Brad Adams, Asia Director for the rights organisation, said political polarisation was widening. He says the new government is heavily dependent on the support of the military and conservative political forces.

Presenter: Sen Lam, presenter of Radio Australia's Connect Asia programme
Speaker: Brad Adams, Asia Director, Human Rights Watch

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