NHRC rules limitation of free expression a violation of human rights

[snoop1130]

 

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ruled that Restriction No: 11, contained in “Announcement 27”, issued under the Emergency Decree by the Thai government, which bars media from disseminating information deemed to be distorted, misleading or fearmongering, is a breach of human rights and must be revoked.

 

The NHRC’s decision, which was announced today (Thursday), is in response to a petition, jointly filed by Thailand’s six major media organisations, seeking reconsideration of the restriction, which was issued by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in July last year. They argued that the restriction is an infringement of free expression, which is protected by the Constitution.

 

Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe

 

According to the restriction violators are liable to jail term of no more than two years and/or a fine of no more than 40,000 baht on conviction.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/nhrc-rules-limitation-of-free-expression-a-violation-of-human-rights/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-04-07

 

- Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

- Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

[Will B Good]

9 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

is a breach of human rights and must be revoked.

Like that is ever going to happen.........and anyway, distorted and misleading information isn't the problem........the truth however, is.

[overt2016]

Does that only apply to the media or is by application/extension applicable to the locked up proteters

and others charged section 112?

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

which was issued by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in July last year. They argued that the restriction is an infringement of free expression, which is protected by the Constitution

He wrote the constitution and can change it again at will.

[ncc1701d]

Does this mean I can give 1 star restaurant reviews and not be sued?