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Equality still a dream
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/01/2023
» In the lead-up to its second reading, the civil partnership draft bill marks a decade since its inception, dating back to a gay couple who were denied legal recognition in 2012 because the law limits marriage to a man and a woman. Given the conservatism of earlier decades, civil partnership was "the first brick" at a time when marriage equality was almost inconceivable. However, history is often ignored. Despite its long journey in conjunction with the new bill, the uphill push for marriage rights will remain an unfinished business under the current government.
Honour activist Billy's memory
News, Editorial, Published on 24/04/2022
» On April 17, eight years ago, indigenous rights activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen disappeared after being arrested by Kaeng Krachan National Park officials. Justice has yet to be served.
US self-interest behind GSP axe
News, Sek Sophal, Published on 27/04/2020
» The suspension of trade preferences for Thailand under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) worth US$1.3 billion (42 billion baht) by the US Trade Representative (USTR) was to take place on Saturday.
Enforcement first
News, Postbag, Published on 03/08/2019
» Re: "Need for speed will not help solve gridlock", (Opinion, Aug 2).
Sad day for human rights
News, Editorial, Published on 01/08/2019
» The decision of two human rights commissioners, namely Tuenjai Deetes and Angkhana Neelapaijit, to resign from the independent agency after a long period of compromise is a heavy blow to the commission and many underprivileged people, especially those marginalised by the state.
The long arm of the Communist Party
News, Published on 16/05/2019
» Gui Minhai is a Swedish citizen, who was a Hong Kong publisher and owner of a bookstore, Mighty Current, that sold political books that were banned by the Communist Party of China (CPC). On Oct 17, 2015 Mr Gui was abducted from his country home in Thailand. Cameras in the building he lived in show that he was taken away by two Chinese-speaking men, believed to be agents from the CPC's security service. The abduction was denied by Chinese authorities and ignored by Thailand.
NHRC should strive for balance
News, Editorial, Published on 30/12/2018
» The two new picks for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) made by the coup-installed National Legislative Assembly (NLA) raised vital questions about the state's sincerity in championing the human rights cause.
LGBT bill still gets it wrong
News, Editorial, Published on 10/11/2018
» Even though Thailand has adopted quite a tolerant attitude toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) community, there are always limits to this. One of these concerns their marital status. Same sex couples can have a wedding ceremony and live together openly, for example, but they cannot legally wed as heterosexual couples can.
Tiny steps for LGBTI rights
News, Editorial, Published on 12/09/2018
» Just about three months ago, the Justice Ministry's official in charge of the matter promised a new bill to improve the battered rights of same-sex couples. Since then, the government and the Rights and Liberties Protection Department in particular has been tight-lipped. A bill that demands public input and debate has received neither.
Govt paying lip service to human rights
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/08/2018
» At a glance, the drafting of the National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights appears to be good news for many.