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Orphanage to lose licence over abuse
News, Panumet Tanraksa, Published on 13/11/2024
» An orphanage foundation in Chiang Mai will have its licence revoked by the Social Development and Human Security Ministry (MSDHS) following a complaint alleging that its employees mistreated children between the ages of three and six, according to Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
Reimagining human rights and China?
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 23/09/2024
» Should human rights be reimagined, especially in the context of China? From one angle, the answer is obvious. Plenty of norms are already agreed upon globally without the need for reimagination, and China is part of that universality. Yet given the situation on the ground level and the evolving nature of human rights, there might be room for some innovative reimagination, and this deserves balanced reflection.
Two non-commissioned officers get jail for abuse
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/08/2024
» The two non-commissioned officers (NCOs) who inappropriately punished several privates for breaking military rules will be kept in a military prison for 45 days.
Fugitive Chaowalit to return from Jakarta on chartered flight
News, Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 04/06/2024
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: High-profile fugitive Chaowalit "Paeng Nanod" Thongduang will be extradited to Thailand on a chartered flight organised by Indonesian authorities, after a previous plan to bring him home on an RTAF aircraft came under public scrutiny.
Childcare centre raided over abuse claim
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/02/2024
» NONTHABURI: Authorities yesterday raided a special childcare centre in Sai Noi district to rescue seven autistic children after reports of unsafe and unsanitary conditions there.
Thai-Korean ties: Building on solid foundations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/02/2024
» Despite the recent outrage surrounding the mistreatment of Thai travellers by South Korean immigration officials, the country remains committed to strengthening bilateral ties so both countries can move forward together, assured the new South Korean ambassador to Thailand, Park Yong Min.
Army drug rehab plan sparks rights concerns
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/01/2024
» A government initiative to open rehabilitation centres for drug addicts, also known as rakjai centres, in 52 army barracks nationwide is sparking human rights concerns among civil society groups.
Escapee is 'safe if he surrenders'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/11/2023
» National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol yesterday assured the safety of escaped prisoner Chaowalit Thongduang, known as "Sia Pang Na Node", if he surrenders.
Ratify enforced disappearance pact now
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 14/08/2023
» As of last year, according to UN figures, there were nearly 80 unresolved cases of enforced disappearances in Thailand. Considering the country now has a law in place against enforced disappearances, in force since earlier in the year, how should we prevent and remedy these crimes?
17 submit statements in DNP bribery case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/01/2023
» Seventeen Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) officials yesterday gave statements to police in connection with the bribery case against former department chief Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya.