Special Report: NCPO chief stresses importance of human rights

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Special Report: NCPO chief stresses importance of human rights



BANGKOK: -- The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is in the process of establishing a committee to address problems concerning human rights.

Head of the NCPO General Prayuth Chan-o-cha said that the NCPO attaches great importance to the issue of human rights and that it has not committed grave human rights violations in any form.

He stressed that the NCPO has no policy to allow any occurrences of crimes against humanity, such as inflicting humiliation against human dignity or committing murder, torture, or rape. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Army, as representative of NCPO, had recently met a visiting delegation from Amnesty International.

During the meeting, the Deputy Chief of Staff clarified various issues, such as the concerns of Amnesty International, which included violent incidents, actions taken by the NCPO, the restrictions on rights and freedoms, respect for human rights, the role of the NCPO after the formation of a government, and efforts to ease the problems of illegal migrant workers and displaced persons from Myanmar.

After the clarification of these issues, the representatives of Amnesty International had a better understanding of the situation in Thailand and became more positive towards the operations of the NCPO with regard to human rights. The NCPO also sought cooperation from Amnesty International in providing accurate information on the situation in Thailand to the international arena.

Regarding the repatriation of displaced persons fleeing fighting in Myanmar along the Thai-Myanmar border, General Prayuth explained that the NCPO had not taken any action, as it was an issue on which both governments must mutually find appropriate and safe solutions that would help the displaced persons, without violating human rights principles.

Concerning the issue of Rohingyas, he said, there was a movement to illegally bring Rohingya groups into Thailand. Therefore, appropriate measures must be imposed to control the situation. Failure to do so would lead to human trafficking and the influx of non-conflict-related displaced persons into Thailand.


-- NNT 2014-07-29

[Snig27]

In most countries freedom of expression is a very basic human right. It's kinda highly placed on the US Bill Of Rights, no?

[AGareth2]

ok

all sorted then

[Nampetch]

"Regarding the repatriation of displaced persons fleeing fighting in Myanmar along the Thai-Myanmar border, General Prayuth explained that the NCPO had not taken any action, as it was an issue on which both governments must mutually find appropriate and safe solutions that would help the displaced persons, without violating human rights principles."

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People become refugees because one or more of their basic human rights have been violated or threatened. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) underlines the strong connection between human rights and the work of UNHCR. Article 14 of the UDHR states that "everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy asylum from persecution in other countries." Article 19 states that "everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers."

Thailand is signed up with the UN, is it not?

[Mudlover]

After the clarification of these issues, the representatives of Amnesty International had a better understanding of the situation in Thailand and became more positive towards the operations of the NCPO with regard to human rights. The NCPO also sought cooperation from Amnesty International in providing accurate information on the situation in Thailand to the international arena.

I look forward to Amnesty International's take on the discussions.

[EricBerg]

"He stressed that the NCPO has no policy to allow any occurrences of crimes against humanity, such as inflicting humiliation against human dignity or committing murder, torture, or rape. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Army, as representative of NCPO, had recently met a visiting delegation from Amnesty International."

Meeting Amnesty people with a high ranking officer like that means Prayuth is taking things seriously. But protecting human dignity in Thailand is an immense task. It can't be done in a lifetime.

[baboon]

Military Dictator stresses importance of human rights.

Hmm. Scratching my head a bit at this point.

[iReason]

"He stressed that the NCPO has no policy to allow any occurrences of crimes against humanity, such as inflicting humiliation against human dignity or committing murder, torture, or rape."

Whew! I feel better now. It's not official policy...

[FireMedic]

"He stressed that the NCPO has no policy to allow any occurrences of crimes against humanity, such as inflicting humiliation against human dignity or committing murder, torture, or rape."

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/disabled-scot-claims-battered-thai-3924451

[15Peter20]

Yes Master. As you wish, Master.

[rickirs]

The NCPO also sought cooperation from Amnesty International in providing accurate information on the situation in Thailand to the international arena.

Why? Is NCPO concerned about its own creditability that it needs Amnesty International to put its story out to the international arena? It is interesting to hear that NCPO feels so positive about the importance of human rights when Thailand enters its fourth month under martial law, the shutdown of democratic institutions throughout the country, and its personal creation of an interim charter without any public referendum.

[FangFerang]

Thai human rights? Well, that depends on how well you are connected. Foreigner's human rights? Well, tourists get a half-Thai measure at the abnormal price for unconnected Thais plus 40% Migrant workers get zilch.

Raped migrant workers get...well, deported before they can press charges.

Happiness is here again!

[fab4]

Thailand must be the most "understood" country going.

Apparently Foreign Ambassadors understand, Foreign Investors understand, "Invitees" to the Military Junta awaydays understand, Thai Political parties understand, the Burmese Military understands, the Chinese understand, the U.N understands, the EU understands, the US understands and now, even Amnesty International understands.

What's not to like?

[Hardy99]

"He stressed that the NCPO has no policy to allow any occurrences of crimes against humanity, such as inflicting humiliation against human dignity or committing murder, torture, or rape. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Army, as representative of NCPO, had recently met a visiting delegation from Amnesty International."

Meeting Amnesty people with a high ranking officer like that means Prayuth is taking things seriously. But protecting human dignity in Thailand is an immense task. It can't be done in a lifetime.

dbl..

Edited July 29, 2014 by Hardy99

[Hardy99]

"He stressed that the NCPO has no policy to allow any occurrences of crimes against humanity, such as inflicting humiliation against human dignity or committing murder, torture, or rape. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Army, as representative of NCPO, had recently met a visiting delegation from Amnesty International."

Meeting Amnesty people with a high ranking officer like that means Prayuth is taking things seriously. But protecting human dignity in Thailand is an immense task. It can't be done in a lifetime.

One of the biggest joke ever seen here..

[ginjag]

Thailand must be the most "understood" country going.

Apparently Foreign Ambassadors understand, Foreign Investors understand, "Invitees" to the Military Junta awaydays understand, Thai Political parties understand, the Burmese Military understands, the Chinese understand, the U.N understands, the EU understands, the US understands and now, even Amnesty International understands.

What's not to like?

Ha -maybe they understand NOWT was done in the last 3 years, and things can now get into 1st gear.

Edited July 29, 2014 by ginjag

[Hardy99]

Thailand must be the most "understood" country going.

Apparently Foreign Ambassadors understand, Foreign Investors understand, "Invitees" to the Military Junta awaydays understand, Thai Political parties understand, the Burmese Military understands, the Chinese understand, the U.N understands, the EU understands, the US understands and now, even Amnesty International understands.

What's not to like?

so fine when everybody understands the Point - and no one agrees...

You should try to read foreign News.. writing about Thailand is back to the 1950...

[Hardy99]

The NCPO also sought cooperation from Amnesty International in providing accurate information on the situation in Thailand to the international arena.

Why? Is NCPO concerned about its own creditability that it needs Amnesty International to put its story out to the international arena? It is interesting to hear that NCPO feels so positive about the importance of human rights when Thailand enters its fourth month under martial law, the shutdown of democratic institutions throughout the country, and its personal creation of an interim charter without any public referendum.

.. and why those People to all right and for the best of all Thai (...) then Need to fix amnesty bills

for themselves.. ??

[JesseFrank]

The NCPO also sought cooperation from Amnesty International in providing accurate information on the situation in Thailand to the international arena.

Why? Is NCPO concerned about its own creditability that it needs Amnesty International to put its story out to the international arena? It is interesting to hear that NCPO feels so positive about the importance of human rights when Thailand enters its fourth month under martial law, the shutdown of democratic institutions throughout the country, and its personal creation of an interim charter without any public referendum.

You need to read between the lines. There was another thread that Thai language is used in the wrong way, so

Accurate = The way we want it to be written.

[ThailandNoob]

So I`m assuming that this means no more people will be snatched off the street and held in secret detention for expressing opposition to the junta?

[toooa]

no wucken furries then...wot's on the telly?

[IAMSOBAD]

Do I need to have my I.D. to get human rights? Check in every 24 hours and not 90 days. Its not right or human.

Edited July 30, 2014 by IAMSOBAD