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MFP pushes nine more reform bills
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/08/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has submitted nine more draft laws to parliament as the reformist party pushes for changes which it had promised its supporters in the May 14 general election.
Opposition MFP doubles down on prohibition
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/11/2022
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) petitioned the Ombudsman on Thursday to seek an injunction from the Administrative Court to suspend a ministerial announcement removing cannabis from the list of narcotic drugs, pending a more thorough law on cannabis control.
Kingdom still divided over LGBT rights
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/10/2020
» The passage of pro-rights bills pertaining to civil partnerships of same-sex couples has promoted greater rights for those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) community in Thailand, but some LGBT+ advocates are still challenging the prevalent stereotypes and discrimination still existent against the gender diverse community.
In search of broader horizons
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 31/08/2020
» A large number of Thai students are now getting into top universities abroad, including the prestigious Ivy League, to seize opportunities from an international environment.
Gender recognition bill set to be tabled
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/08/2020
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security will table its gender recognition bill for consideration by parliament in October amid concerns it will leave behind those who do not fall into designated categories, especially non-binary and intersex people.
MP seeks support for anti-torture bill
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/07/2020
» A Move Forward Party list-MP has called on all lawmakers to back a bill outlawing torture and forced disappearances, saying the proposed law would help raise human rights standards in the country.
MP seeks support for anti-torture bill
Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/07/2020
» A Move Forward Party list-MP has called on all lawmakers to back a bill outlawing torture and forced disappearances, saying the proposed law would help raise human rights standards in the country.
Cabinet gives nod for draft bill on torture, abduction
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/06/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Justice Ministry's draft bill to allow the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to intervene in cases of torture and forced disappearance, an official said.
Future Forward Party lays out reform for booze producers
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/01/2020
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) on Tuesday unveiled a plan to push a law touted through parliament that would open up the country's alcoholic beverage industry and ensure fair treatment for new and small liquor and beer producers.
UN: LGBTs still face discrimination
Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/12/2019
» The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reported that almost 50% of LGBT people in Thailand still face discrimination at home and school in the form of being expected to conform to heteronormative values.