webfact Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Activists and academic among top candidates for NHRC posts By THE NATION MEDIA representatives and bureaucrats make up over half of the seven finalists selected as prospective new members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The seven were chosen from among 29 applicants and come from a mix of backgrounds as required by the new Constitution. The shortlisted candidates will be vetted by a committee of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) before being voted in by the assembly. Two of the finalists, – Somsri Hananantasuk and Pairoj Pholpetch – come with media backgrounds. The former is a one-time member of the policy committee of the state-funded television channel Thai PBS, while the latter is a current member of that committee. Another two – Pitikan Sitthidet and Pornprapai Kanchanarin – are, respectively, the former directors of the Justice Ministry’s department of rights and liberty protection and the Foreign Ministry’s department of international organisation. Social activists Suraphong Kongchantueg and Boontan Tansuthepveeravong are also among the shortlisted candidates. Lawyer Suraphong has an elaborate background in social activism, largely on issues related to minority and stateless people, while Boontan is secretary-general of the Campaign for Popular Democracy and Foundation for Human Rights and Development. The last candidate, Jaturong Boonyaratanasunthorn, is an expert on social welfare from Huachiew Chalermprakiet University. All seven finalists will be further scrutinised by an NLA committee over the next 45 days before a vote is taken on their endorsement. The current NHRC members were dismissed under a new organic law but are acting as caretakers. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30352660 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-08-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samui Bodoh Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I have great respect for people who are willing to speak up regarding Human Rights; it is often a thankless and sometimes dangerous past time. However, I seriously have to question whether joining the abused and degraded Thai National Human Rights Commission is a good idea. If a candidate already has a good reputation and credibility, then joining the Thai NHRC will only diminish that reputation. If a candidate does not already have a good reputation and/or credibility, then joining the Thai NHRC will certainly NOT give them one or allow one to develop. In this day and age of social media, combined with the diminished and abused nature of the Thai NHRC, it is likely that a person could be far more effective at promoting Human Rights outside of any official Thai structure rather than from the inside. It is a sad thing to say, but in Thailand 2018... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 What Mr P not on the list ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 39 minutes ago, tracker1 said: What Mr P not on the list ? Considers himself far far beyond such a mundane position, so didn't nominate himself as he has far more important things requiring his full attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 5 hours ago, webfact said: The shortlisted candidates will be vetted by a committee of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) before being voted in by the assembly. Or from another perspective: The shortlisted candidates will be tested for their loyalty by a committee of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) before being voted in by the assembly. An unelected, junta-appointed NLA has no credibility being involved in selection process of NHRC members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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