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National Human Rights Commission regrets anti-torture law setback
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2023
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its disappointment after the cabinet decided to postpone enforcing some key provisions of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act.
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Curbing the bully state
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 03/03/2019
» Thailand's first-ever draft law to protect people from being abducted illegally by state officials is making its journey through the National Legislative Assembly.
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Cabinet reshuffle puts economy first
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/11/2017
» The much-awaited cabinet reshuffle involving over 18 positions has been announced with substantial changes made to the economic team.
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More resignations predicted as NHRC commissioner quits
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/05/2017
» The resignation of Surachet Satitniramai from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) may set off a domino effect of resignations unless the working environment improves, sources say.
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Envoy queries Korea award for Jatupat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/05/2017
» The Thai ambassador to Seoul has written to a human rights award committee in South Korea asking it to reconsider honouring jailed activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa this month, who stands accused of breaking lese majeste and other laws.
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Vitit's UN human rights role draws global praise
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/10/2016
» The appointment of renowned human rights expert and social commentator Vitit Muntarbhorn as the UN's first independent expert to investigate violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity has won widespread approval around the world.
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Women's prison orders activist body search probe
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/05/2016
» A women's prison in Bangkok has ordered a probe into the alleged maltreatment of a female student activist and promised to introduce bio-body scan equipment at women's prisons within three months, a senior official said on Friday.
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Ministry boss denies ridiculing dwarf
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/04/2016
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry permanent secretary denies civil society claims he made disrespectful remarks to a disabled person at a United Nations meeting on disabled rights.
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Referendum rules spark huge outcry
News, Published on 01/05/2016
» The Election Commission has been attacked by human rights advocates for crippling the ability of voters to discuss the constitution draft in the run-up to the referendum.
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Court upholds acquittals in missing lawyer Somchai case
Published on 29/12/2015
» The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the appellate court's acquittal of all five police officers charged with the robbery and coercion of "disappeared" human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit 11 years ago.
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