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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) revealed yesterday (Dec, 12) that over 90 percent of the human rights violations in Thailand were committed by state officials, adding that it is getting worse.Human-rights activists said that violations by Thai authorities are increasing as government opponents are ...

Thailand has overtaken Russia and India as the most unequal country in the latest survey by a Swiss bank. Banyong Pongpanich, chairman of Phatra Securities, posted on Facebook on Wednesday (Dec, 5) the findings of the Credit Suisse Global Wealth Databook 2018 conducted on 40 ...

Thailand’s draft National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP) needs to have stronger mechanisms to oversee the operations of Thai investors overseas and ensure human rights protection in all aspects.Keep reading ...

A new project is underway at the Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute to improve the treatment of bile duct cancer in Laos and reduce the number of fatalities. The project, titled “Fighting cholangiocarcinoma in the Lao PDR”, aims to provide better treatment and care of ...

In every society, it takes courage to break silence and no more so than when the issue involves domestic violence, a plight suffered by women all over the world.  The figures speak for themselves: A study of violence against women in Thailand back in 2013 ...

The Ministry of Labour has joined hands with partner agencies to introduce a living quality enhancement campaign for working women, using mental exercises to help achieve success.Keep reading ...

Calls have been made to amend a draft bill on civil partnerships for same-sex couples to allow them to gain financial benefits, adopt children and terminate their partnership registrations under certain conditions, according to the Justice Ministry. Keep reading ...

The National Legislative Assembly is due to debate Friday (Nov, 23) on the amendments to the Narcotics Act to pave the way for the use of marijuana extracts for medical purpose, said Somchai Sawaengkarn, secretary of the parliamentary affairs extraordinary committee.Keep reading ...

An advocacy group is calling on the Department of Intellectual Property to better regulate the patenting of cannabis extracts in traditional Thai medicines. Biodiversity Sustainable Agriculture Food Sovereignty Action Thailand’s (Biothai) move followed a call by a group of activists last week, who urged the ...

Thailand could become the first government in Southeast Asia to officially recognise same-sex and transgender couples, with the final draft of a civil partnership bill expected to be concluded by the end of this year.Keep reading ...