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Anti-torture law falling short, seminar told
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Three years after Thailand enacted landmark legislation to combat torture and enforced disappearance, rights advocates and legal experts contend the law still faces serious gaps in enforcement.
Cabinet allocates B210m for compensation fund
News, King-oua Laohong and Assawin Pinitwong, Published on 15/09/2018
» The cabinet has allocated a budget of 210 million baht to replenish a fund set up to compensate victims in criminal cases, said a senior official at the Justice Ministry.
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.
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.
Deal to help Thais' legal bids in Korea
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/07/2018
» Thailand will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea on the legal protection of Thai labourers who are embroiled in criminal cases there.
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.
Single sex marriage law on way
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/07/2018
» The Justice Ministry is expected to finish in September considering the country's first-ever Civil Partnership Bill to provide same-sex couples with similar rights to married couples.
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.
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.
Govt defends locking up demonstrators
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/05/2018
» A senior figure at the Justice Ministry has defended the arrest of 15 pro-democracy demonstrators and insists their detention is within the law.