Justice Ministry opens human rights institute

[webfact]

 

by Tanakorn Sangiam

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Justice has opened an institute on the development of human rights, in an attempt to promote respect for human rights at all levels of society.

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam presided over the opening of the Human Rights Development Institute, operating under the Ministry of Justice as a key player in the promotion of human rights principles in Thailand.

 

One of the institute’s missions is to create a culture where human rights are respected at all levels of society, as well as to raise public awareness of their rights, freedom, and duties.

 

Mr. Wissanu said on this occasion that rights and freedom always come with responsibilities. He elaborated that human rights are tied to humanity, and that people should be aware of their rights. Mr. Wissanu said if people are aware of their rights to clean air, then they would become more active in the efforts to mitigate air pollution.

 

The DPM said the Human Rights Development Institute will play a crucial role in promoting knowledge on human rights in the government sector, the civil sector, and the general public.

 

The Rights and Liberties Protection Department Director General Ruangsak Suwaree said he hopes the Human Rights Development Institute will serve as the government’s mechanism that helps drive forward the country’s works on human rights.

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230519085400761

 

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[ezzra]

It probably was opened to show the world that Thailand, too, is concerns about human's rights but the truth is far from reality.

[tomacht8]

They've a lot to do there. Maybe first ensure that democratically elected majorities can also function accordingly in the system.

[bubblegum]

Tell that to the 15 year girl who was detained for 51 days

[edwinchester]

Do those human rights extend to Thai political activists who have disappeared since 2014 after criticising the military Govt?

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The Ministry of Justice has opened an institute on the development of human rights, in an attempt to promote respect for human rights at all levels of society.

Does that not go against the government stance who have stalled on changing the Thai law regarding human rights?

[PETERTHEEATER]

Oh! Good. Another budget to allocate (sounds of rubbing hands)

[RichardColeman]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The Ministry of Justice has opened an institute on the development of human rights, in an attempt to promote respect for human rights at all levels of society.

I care say that this ministry will have two departments - The poor human rights division and the Rich human rights division

[Andycoops]

19 hours ago, bubblegum said:

Tell that to the 15 year girl who was detained for 51 days

And now the 14 year old...

 

Thailand opening such a organisation goes completely against it's actions, Burmese. Uighurs, Rohingya etc 

 

More meaningless photo op mumbo jumbo.

[mikebell]

23 hours ago, webfact said:

The Ministry of Justice has opened an institute on the development of human rights, in an attempt to promote respect for human rights

to all Thais earning a substantial annual salary.