Brynjar Mettinisson has been placed in jail in Thailand for "fíkniefnamisferlis" (not translated from Islandic). Thailand is world famous for one of the world strongest drug legislation. Brynjar can sit up to 30 years in prison.
Somyot Pruksakasemsuk was arrested for his activities as a journalist. He is just one of a number of activists who find themselves in Bangkok Remand Prison for their democratic activities in the run up to the Thai elections in 2011 Contains frequent updates and has some information about life in a Thai prison.
Their “Vision”: Toward an efficient organization committed to linking and developing justice system with respect for the rule of law and with unwavering sprit to instill public confidence and ensure their equal access to justice.
What can one say? Either you are for, or you are against. If you are a journalist and find yourself imprisoned abroad they will help, if you are not they won’t do much at all.