OPINION

Thailand's emergency decree needs an overhaul

Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 21/07/2021

» The country's State of Emergency Decree became law in 2005 and since then, it has been one of the most contested laws. Yet, it has been one of the instruments most frequently used by the executive branch of government and is currently the main law for tackling Covid-19. Does the decree comply with international standards?