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Gay couples law gains pace
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 24/07/2018
» With the civil partnership bill for same-sex couples due to be concluded in two months, the Justice Ministry is weighing in on creating public understanding and determining which organisation would be responsible for registering the couples.
3 panels to oversee rights protection
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 12/07/2018
» The Justice Ministry will appoint three panels to deal with enforced disappearances and torture, according to Rights and Liberties Protection Department chief Pitikan Sithidej.
Hearing paves way for law on couples
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 07/07/2018
» An international seminar on Thailand's draft law on domestic partnerships will take place in Bangkok today as part of the mandatory public hearing process required before the bill can move forward.
Worlds apart: Maniq confront modern life
Spectrum, King-oua Laohong, Published on 27/05/2018
» A cluster of children from the Maniq ethnic group are doing something their ancestors may have never been able to picture -- watching a TV show.
Sex attacks spark action on rights
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 25/05/2018
» To provide better protection for victims of sexual violence and their families, the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection will propose a set of guidelines including a non-bail policy.
Extra cash sought for damages fund
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 17/05/2018
» The Department of Rights and Liberties Protection will seek an additional budget of 210 million baht to fill a depleting fund set up to compensate victims in criminal cases.
New plan to halt human rights abuse
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 20/03/2018
» The Department of Rights and Liberties Protection is close to finishing a national action plan to address human rights abuse by state agencies and business enterprises, a seminar was told on Monday.
'Harsh legal action' ordered for alleged rapist, shooter
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 11/03/2018
» Permanent secretary for justice Wisit Wisitsora-at has ordered authorities to take harsh legal action against a man who allegedly raped a university student and shot her male companion in Kalasin province.
Suspects, kids' rights still at risk: report
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 09/02/2018
» Crime victims, suspected insurgents and marginalised groups are still suffering human rights abuses despite government efforts to stamp them out, according to the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).