<p>An open letter from the Malaysian Support Group for Democracy in Thailand on behalf of Mr. Somyot Pruksakasemsuk to those concerned with freedom of expression and political prisoners in Thailand.</p>

<p>Somyot Pruksakasemsuk's letter from Petchaboon Prison.</p>

<p>On 19 Dec, Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, editor of Voice of Taksin magazine and red-shirt leader, was brought to the provincial court in Phetchabun in lower northern Thailand for the hearing of the second prosecution witness, a former employee of his magazine.&nbsp; The court room was packed with an audience from Bangkok and local areas.</p>

<p>On 21 Nov, Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, editor of Voice of Taksin magazine and red-shirt leader, charged with l&egrave;se majest&eacute;, was brought to Sa Kaew Provincial Court for the first hearing of prosecution witnesses.</p>