From AI: Section 27 explicitly states that "all persons are equal before the law" and prohibits "unjust discrimination" based on origin, race, or economic standing. However, this right is not absolute: The "Necessity" Clause: The state may impose restrictions deemed necessary for public order, national security, or the economic stability of the country. Targeted Measures: Measures intended to eliminate obstacles or protect the public interest are not deemed unjust discrimination under paragraph four of Section 27. While Section 27 protects against discrimination, the Thai legal system generally views banking as a regulated service rather than an inherent constitutional right for non-citizens. Security Over Equality: Courts often uphold these restrictions if the state argues they are essential for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance and protecting the national financial system from fraud. Contractual Liberty: Banks, as private or semi-private entities, maintain the right to set their own risk management criteria, provided they do not violate specific anti-discrimination laws that target protected classes in a way the state deems "unjust". Translation: Foreigners have been assessed a risk for the country, consequently they should be more closely monitored and their rights limited.
