Showing 1 - 10 of 48
Activists urge UN, other countries to reject Land Bridge scheme
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/03/2024
» A group of local activists has petitioned the United Nations and several foreign embassies to reject the government’s Land Bridge megaproject, saying the project would violate the human rights of residents in the affected areas.
'Safe zone' can help prevent violence
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/11/2023
» Civil society groups are urging authorities to aggressively enforce the law against criminals who commit violence against women and children and designate a safe zone in each community to protect young people.
Asia and Oceania poised to be sustainability leaders
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/02/2023
» Countries in Asia and Oceania have the potential to lead the global business community in advancing sustainable and inclusive development, says the founder of the UN Global Compact (UNGC).
Indigenous people want protection
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/08/2022
» Indigenous groups living in Thailand called on the government yesterday to respect its commitment to protect and promote their rights in line with a related declaration by the United Nations.
US urges dialogue on Myanmar
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/05/2022
» The United States has urged Asean to end the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar by entering dialogue with the military-ruled government and ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi who is now in detention.
Groups slam draft law to curtail public protests, non-profit groups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/05/2022
» A group of non-profit organisations on Monday staged a protest in front of the UN's Bangkok headquarters against government efforts to implement a public gathering control law.
Most face mask brands fail quality test standards
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/12/2021
» Only a fifth of 60 face mask brands available on the market passed Thai Industrial Standard quality tests, according to the Thailand Consumer Council (TCC).
Health fears growing for held activist
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/09/2021
» The Save Bang Kloi Coalition yesterday filed a petition with the National Human Rights Commission demanding an investigation into how a Karen rights activist contracted Covid-19 while imprisoned.
Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex named world heritage site
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/07/2021
» The World Heritage Committee (WHC) yesterday adopted the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex in Phetchaburi province as a world heritage site after six years of efforts to obtain the recognition.
Karen forest dwellers nabbed
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/03/2021
» Ten Karen villagers who returned to their land at Bang Kloi-Jai Paen Din inside Phetchaburi's Kaeng Krachan National Park have been arrested, according to a human rights lawyer.