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Low-cost state housing boon for migrants
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/02/2017
» An accommodation zone for migrant workers, a government project piloted in Samut Sakhon and Ranong, has received positive feedback from workers who now find themselves in better and more affordable living conditions.
Fishers, NGOs unite against IUU
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/02/2017
» Fishermen and non-governmental organisations are joining hands for the first time to help the government cope with fishing that is harmful to marine lives.
Activist urges govt to help end attacks on Rohingya
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/12/2016
» A human rights activist has called on the Thai government to pressure Myanmar to put an end to violence against people in Myanmar, saying this would help solve Rohingya refugee problems in Thailand.
Meechai urges media outlets to self regulate
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/11/2016
» Constitution Drafting Committee chairman Meechai Ruchupan says tougher laws are not needed in media reform, saying the new constitution will protect the rights of the media.
Child pics on social media 'carry prosecution risk'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/11/2016
» Children's advocacy groups have warned those who disseminate photos and video clips of children on social media risk legal action for violating their basic rights.
Government to escalate battle against trafficking
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/11/2016
» Thailand is stepping up efforts to secure a better ranking in the US State Department's anti-human trafficking index, with the aim of moving up from the Tier 2 Watchlist to Tier 2.
Civic groups urge Asean to strengthen labour rights
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/11/2016
» Civic groups are demanding stronger legal help for migrant workers after finding their access to labour rights is still being "limited" by the practices of Southeast Asian countries.
Activists urge end to sterilisation advice
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/11/2016
» Rights activists are calling on doctors to stop advising families to allow sterilisation of their disabled female family members, saying it goes against basic human rights.
Stranded Thai fishermen fear return
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/10/2016
» More than 20 Thai crew members of undocumented fishing trawlers abandoned in Indonesia are reluctant to return home, fearing the cost of travelling will make them indebted again, according to the Labour Rights Promotion Network Foundation (LPN).
Women's groups demand rehab for all sex offenders
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/08/2016
» The government should launch a compulsory rehabilitation programme for sex offenders, said a women's group.