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Domestic violence law 'fails to provide victim protection'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2023
» Despite the Domestic Violence Victim Protection Act having been introduced 16 years ago, the law still fails to provide adequate protection for those suffering abuse at home, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) were told at a recent seminar.
Deadly mix of guns, drugs and domestic violence
Published on 08/10/2022
» As the country reels from one of its worst mass killings, those on the frontline of family violence, drug addiction and mental illness in a country awash with guns say support systems are in crisis and need a shake-up to prevent further tragedies.
What the 2010s taught me
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 27/12/2019
» As 2020 comes a-knocking, Guru asked inspiring Thais what has meant the most to them in the past decade.
Beat the abusers
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 27/02/2019
» According to the World Health Organization, one out of three women experiences physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner at some point in her life. It's a widespread and silent epidemic -- especially in Thailand, where domestic violence is viewed as a normal part of society and culture.
Sadly, barbarism begins at home
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 14/01/2019
» Early last week, the world watched with bated breath to see if Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun would be sent back to what she feared would be her inevitable death in Saudi Arabia. The 18-year-old had renounced Islam (a crime punishable by death) and run away from her family, accusing them of physical and psychological abuse.
Breaking through the glass ceiling
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 24/01/2018
» Earlier this month, the lush oasis of the Canadian ambassador's official residence was buzzing with a rare kind of energy. Sitting down were 25 young, strong and talented female leaders from 14 countries across South and Southeast Asia -- from Afghanistan to Nepal, from Maldives to Laos, in addition to Thailand.
Better deal for women's rights needed, coalition says
News, Freddie Hayward, Published on 17/08/2017
» Human rights organisations across Thailand have called on the military government to protect women's rights and eradicate discrimination.