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Rights groups prep torture file
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 06/01/2014
» Thai rights groups are preparing reports for a United Nations (UN) organisation on the torture situation in Thailand.
ISA extension on cards if protests persist
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 17/11/2013
» The Internal Security Act (ISA) could be extended if anti-government demonstrators refuse to end their protest, deputy national police chief Woraphong Chiewpreecha said on Saturday.
Hundreds back civil unions for gay couples
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 09/02/2013
» More than 200 people turned out yesterday to show their support for a so-called civil partnership bill that would allow same-sex couples equal marriage rights.
Schools to get greater freedom
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 22/10/2012
» The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) plans to give juristic status to at least 60 public schools to promote greater academic freedom.
Govt urged to pass anti-torture legislation
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 27/06/2012
» Human rights advocates and lawyers have urged parliamentarians to support a bill on prohibition and prevention of torture.
Institute wants retirement age upped to 65
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 01/05/2012
» A population research institute is proposing extending the retirement age from 60 to 65 years, thanks to people's much longer lifespans these days.