Author Archives: Heather

Today, my heart is filled with sadness. I am starting to say my goodbyes to the many men I visit and support at this prison. I am returning very soon to Canada to find work, save money and return as … Continue reading →

Aujourd’hui j’ai envie de vous partager qlqc: en vivant dans mon quartier à Bangkok je découvre l’incroyable travail de la pugnace Heather dans la prison pour hommes de Bangkok (il y aurait bcp à dire sur son travail et engagement … Continue reading →

Thailand continues to deny  its citizens and others freedom of expression, in what is a continual eroding of Human Rights in this country, once known for being a leader of democracy in the region. Since the 2006 military coup, freedom … Continue reading →

When is this dangerous, inhumane madness going to end? This worldwide madness of perpetuating hypocritical, fundamentally inhumane policies called: War on Drugs… Thailand this year announced a renewal of their ‘War on Drugs,’ a war which saw a tripling of … Continue reading →

I received an email from the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok last night informing me that Adrian, the Canadian/Dutch dual citizen I have been visiting for six years in Bangkwang has finally been granted a transfer to Holland, effective April 2011. … Continue reading →

War on Drugs policies in Thailand put more people at risk for Human Rights abuses… Continue reading →

I hesitated before writing this post, conflicted about what to say and how to say it…I am writing this as a caution, reporting this reality so that well-intentioned people who may be writing to inmates, or may want to visit … Continue reading →

I met with several ex-pp and their families who are some of the many Burmese in the borders and margins of Mae Sot, Thailand. Granted no refugee status, no rights, no ability to work, Thi-Ha Yarzer, who spent 18 years … Continue reading →

We are greeted by a woman, MN, who has made the arrangements for me to visit, as she has lived here for decades and is in good standing with the Thai police. She takes my hand and leads me past … Continue reading →

I am writing from the Thai-Burma border, having left Salt Spring two weeks ago. I was at the Prison in Bangkok last week, and checked in on some of the men, and there are many more to visit in the … Continue reading →