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Thai human rights body in state of flux
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 13/08/2018
» It was the country's people-based 16th constitution (1997) which established Thailand's National Human Rights Commission. The expectation was that the commission would act as a promoter and protector of human rights, with due regard for universal standards, complementing the constitution and national laws. It would also be a check and balance mechanism, especially where the traditional pillars of the state might not be fulfilling their tasks or impinge on human rights.
Cambodian king pardons 4 jailed land rights activists
Associated Press, Published on 21/08/2018
» PHNOM PENH: A prominent leader of Cambodia's land rights movement and three female activists imprisoned with her were freed Monday under a royal pardon.
Thais told to sign pact on fisher rights
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/09/2018
» The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has urged Thailand to ratify the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) 2007 Work in Fishing Convention, also known as C188, to protect fishermen's rights.
US State Department to cut positions, rights offices
AFP, Published on 23/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's top diplomat Marco Rubio on Tuesday unveiled a restructuring of the US State Department that will cut positions and scale back human rights offices, saying the "bloated" organization was ideologically out of sync with the administration.
Thai rights groups seek clarity on ‘hate crimes’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/05/2025
» Thai rights groups petitioned parliament on Thursday, demanding action against hate crimes and accountability from the Chinese embassy regarding the recent murder of a transgender sex worker in Pattaya by a Chinese national.
Srettha: Protecting rights is a year-round challenge
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/06/2025
» Thailand needs to keep supporting the spirit behind Pride Month to ensure LGBTQ+ rights are protected and people are treated equally, said former prime minister Srettha Thavisin.
Rights commission wants guidelines for online child content
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/04/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has urged the Ministry of Education to establish clear policies prohibiting teachers and educational personnel from involving children in online content that violates their rights and to develop a concrete action plan to prevent and address such issues.
Imprisoned Thai lawyer Arnon receives human rights award
Online Reporters, Published on 23/05/2025
» A Thai lawyer currently incarcerated for speaking out against the monarchy has been awarded an international human rights prize, in recognition of his commitment to free expression and democratic principles, according to media reports.
Poland at war over gay rights before vote
AFP, Published on 09/08/2019
» WARSAW: Poland's October general election is shaping up to be dominated neither by the economy nor politics as the devout Catholic country goes to war over LGBT rights, denounced by the governing conservatives and an archbishop as a "threat" to their way of life.
Rohingya refugees protest exodus, demand rights in Myanmar
Associated Press, Published on 25/08/2019
» COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh: Thousands of Rohingya refugees marked the second anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar into Bangladesh on Sunday by rallying, crying and praying as they demanded Myanmar grant them their citizenship and other rights before they agree to return.