Thai activists urge NLA to revise public gathering bill

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Activists urge NLA to revise public gathering bill

BANGKOK, 5 March 2015 (NNT) – The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation (SERC) has submitted a letter to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) requesting that law makers revise the bill pertaining to public gathering regulations

The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation (SERC) has voiced concerns over the rights of employees, which may be affected by the bill in the event of a negotiation with their employers.

The bill, which is intended to scale down the intensity of future political protests, specifies the time and the locations where demonstrators are allowed to form a rally; as well as penalties they are to face if they flout the rules and regulations.

According to the SERC, the NLA should state clearly that the bill is directed towards political demonstrations so as to separate the labor sector from politics.

NLA member Somchai Sawangkarn said he would forward the SERC’s proposal to the NLA president today. He, however, confirmed that the issuance of protest-control laws must continue, but that the NLA would try its best to protect the public’s rights.


-- NNT 2015-03-05

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POLITICAL DEMONSTRATION
NLA asked to differentiate between workers' and political rallies

BANGKOK: -- The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation has submitted a letter to the National Legislative Assembly requesting that lawmakers revise the bill pertaining to public gathering regulations.

It voiced concerns over the rights of employees, who could be affected by the bill in the event of negotiations with their employers.

The bill, which is intended to scale down the intensity of future political protests, specifies the time and the locations where demonstrators are allowed to rally; as well as penalties they are to face if they flout the rules and regulations.

According to the federation, the NLA should state clearly that the bill is directed towards political demonstrations so as to separate the labour sector from politics.

NLA member Somchai Sawangkarn said he would forward the federation's proposal to the NLA president today. He confirmed, however, that the issuance of protestcontrol laws must continue, but that the NLA would try its best to protect the public's rights.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/NLA-asked-to-differentiate-between-workers-and-pol-30255367.html

-- The Nation 2015-03-05

[FangFerang]

The section clearly is mandated to allow only Bangkok residents to protest in Bangkok. Further, the times and days and hours make it so the middle class has a decided advantage against anyone else who wants to protest.

One -sided law by a one-sided government to promote, you got it, one side..and NOT any other, Thaksin or not.

" the NLA would try its best to protect the public's rights"

In a pig's eye! It really means " the NLA would try its best to protect some of the public's rights."

[chainarong]

This administration are pissing themselves silly worrying about anyone opposing them or their views , while they run the country as a totalitarian Government they have the upper hand , however that will not be always the case , patience.

[yellowboat]

Is this come as of a surprise with the junta in charge ?

[jdinasia]

The section clearly is mandated to allow only Bangkok residents to protest in Bangkok. Further, the times and days and hours make it so the middle class has a decided advantage against anyone else who wants to protest.

One -sided law by a one-sided government to promote, you got it, one side..and NOT any other, Thaksin or not.

" the NLA would try its best to protect the public's rights"

In a pig's eye! It really means " the NLA would try its best to protect some of the public's rights."

Protests allowed? Yes

Only from BKK? No

Middle Class

advantage? No

[Daniel Ingalls]

So watch it Bangkockians, no more than four people abreast walking down to the nearest pub. The fifth guy, walk alone ten paces back!

[lildragon]

It'll be ok if the PDRC/Yellows do it though. Oh and if America says some nasty truths about the current administration, then feel free to demonstrate outside of their embassy.

Don't DARE go against the masters though....

[Srikcir]

The bill looks like a win for the State Enterprises - no surprise there.

No longer will employees be able to conduct public protests to pressure State employers. But I'm sure they will be invited to submit their suggestions in writing to the SE directors who will consider them in negotiations. The NCPO opposes ANY sign of national conflict and will not limit application of the law. It essentially becomes the civil side of martial law.