Protest in front of UN office against proposed Thai law to curb NGO activities

[snoop1130]

 

A group of people rallied in front of the United Nations Office, on Ratchadamnoen Road in Bangkok this morning (Monday), to protest against a draft law which seeks to control and restrict the activities of non-profit, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Thailand.

 

The protesters arrived at the Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge, in front of the UN office, as early as 6am, with the intention to hold their rally on the traffic island in protest against the allegedly draconian new law, drafted by the Council of State.

 

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The protesters see the law as an attempt to limit people’s participatory rights and liberties, in violation of the Constitution and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/protest-in-front-of-un-office-against-proposed-thai-law-to-curb-ngo-activities/

 

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[RichardColeman]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

in violation of the Constitution and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

as if that matters to coup leaders

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The protesters see the law as an attempt to limit people’s participatory rights and liberties, in violation of the Constitution and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

I'm sure Prayut &Co can tweak the constitution again to suit matters.

[SomchaiCNX]

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

as if that matters to coup leaders

Or the UN, that organisation is just a waste of money.

[Pedrogaz]

Close them down.

[Srikcir]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

I'm sure Prayut &Co can tweak the constitution again to suit matters.

When you've already tweaked the constitutional court, the literal language of any constitution and previous related rulings matter little.