Potential Watchdogs On Rights Commission’s Uncertain Future

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Potential Watchdogs On Rights Commission’s Uncertain Future

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Surapong Kongchantuk, one of Thailand's foremost advocate for stateless people, is a candidate for the reconstituted National Human Rights Commission. Photo: Surapong Kongchantuk / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — The three most credible voices for human rights vying for spots on the National Human Rights Commission said the body must take on capital punishment, political rights and police reform while better explaining why civil liberties are important.

 

Though critics fear the body established to hold the government accountable on human rights will become increasingly toothless, several prospective members say they are ready to take on urgent issues if selected for the reconstituted body expected to be in place by year’s end.

 

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2018/08/07/potential-rights-watchdogs-on-agencys-uncertain-future/

 

-- © Copyright Khaosod English 2018-08-08

[Samui Bodoh]

"...“I think the biggest issue facing our society is the lack of understanding about human rights,” said Surapong Kongchantuk..."

 

Respectfully, the greatest threat to Human Rights in Thailand is the military Junta which limits them severely and de-fangs any independent Human Rights body.

 

I admire the Human Rights campaigners who want to serve the Thai people, but the body on which they are trying to serve has no power and thus no influence.

 

If one wants to see the return of genuine Human Rights for the Thai people, you need to get the military out of politics and turn to a civilian rule. Anything else is just wishful thinking.

 

 

[AsiaHand]

10 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

"...“I think the biggest issue facing our society is the lack of understanding about human rights,” said Surapong Kongchantuk..."

 

Respectfully, the greatest threat to Human Rights in Thailand is the military Junta which limits them severely and de-fangs any independent Human Rights body.

 

I admire the Human Rights campaigners who want to serve the Thai people, but the body on which they are trying to serve has no power and thus no influence.

 

If one wants to see the return of genuine Human Rights for the Thai people, you need to get the military out of politics and turn to a civilian rule. Anything else is just wishful thinking.

 

 

First of all,the people of LOS have never had "genuine human rights" in their history.The military has from the 1930s until this day control of the country..They have all the power and they will never let go with out a revolution and in this modern time would be very hard to happen.

[yellowboat]

14 hours ago, AsiaHand said:

First of all,the people of LOS have never had "genuine human rights" in their history.The military has from the 1930s until this day control of the country..They have all the power and they will never let go with out a revolution and in this modern time would be very hard to happen.

Thais have little freedom even compared to China.  Still there are some in Thailand who have a clear understanding as to what human rights are and are willing to fight for them.   My heart is with them.