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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.
Stuck in the middle over Araibi affair
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 18/02/2019
» Among those involved in the case of Bahraini refugee footballer, Hakeem al-Araibi, which culminated in his return to Australia, was Chatchom Akapin, director-general of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG)'s International Affairs Department,who admits staff were worried about how it would turn out.
Opinion split on civil union bill
King-oua Laohong, Published on 12/11/2018
» A draft bill on civil partnerships for same-sex couples drew mixed reactions from people who attended the Bangkok public hearing on the proposed legislation on Monday.
Bill gives hope to gay couples
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 06/11/2018
» Public hearings regarding a civil partnership bill for same-sex couples will be held from Nov 12-16 in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya and Songkhla, the Rights and Liberties Protection Department (RLPD) said Monday.
Section 44 to ease ya ba ban
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 30/08/2016
» The Justice Ministry will seek the use of Section 44 under the interim charter to remove methamphetamine, or <i>ya ba</i>, from the dangerous narcotics list to allow health authorities to make medical use of the substance.
Rival activists take to the stage to underscore social conflicts
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 27/04/2016
» Red- and yellow-shirt activists as well as members of the now-defunct People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) will come together to perform a drama portraying Thai social and political conflicts later this week.
Australia urges swift action on surrogacy law
King-oua Laohong, Published on 15/08/2014
» Australia’s ambassador to Thailand has urged officials to quickly enact legislation regulating surrogacy services in the kingdom.
NCPO hopes for rise on trafficking list
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 20/06/2014
» The Justice Ministry and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) say they believe Thailand will be removed from the United States' human trafficking watch list and upgraded to a better ranking due to progress in dealing with the matter.
Critics line up against con tags
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 01/04/2013
» The prospect of jailed convicts finishing their sentences outside bars has raised scepticism among experts and the public.
Sanctions await unless US placated
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 11/01/2013
» Thailand will have to demonstrate its progress in combating human trafficking to the US by next month, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says.