Representatives of six professional media organizations submitted a complaint to the NHRCT regarding the enforcement of law related to the public administration in emergency situations that affects the freedom of expression of people and media

The NHRCT welcomes the cabinet’s positive response to the recommendations related to political demonstration while emphasizing the need to review any measures that may affect freedom of expression exercised by people and media.

The NHRCT objects restriction of freedom of expression and recommends the government to listen to critical views, not taking legal actions in return

The NHRCT will investigate the cases of violence occurred during the demonstrations on 16 and 18 July 2021 and calls upon all parties to respect the principles of human rights and non-violence

The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRCT) organized a forum hearing views from civil society networks, pledging to cooperate on human rights proactively

The NHRCT urges the authority to review the provision of Article 11 of the Announcement No. 27 related to the public administration in emergency situations that affects freedom of expression, and also requests all parties to constructively use the media during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The NHRCT is concerned with the COVID situation, recommending the government to accelerate the vaccine distribution and attend to the vulnerable groups.

The NHRCT recommends the government to postpone the proposal to register the Kaeng Krachan forest as a world heritage site with concerns over the rights of the Karen ethnic group in Bang Kloi.

The NHRCT discussed with the APT on the possible cooperation to raise awareness of torture prevention

NHRCT DISCUSSED ROYAL THAI POLICE IN COORDINATING THE PROTECTION OF RIGHT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE