Thai govt puts high priority on human rights: MFA

[webfact]

Thai govt puts high priority on human rights: MFA

 

 

BANGKOK, 6 March 2017 (NNT) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) stressed on the government’s emphasis on the human rights issue and vowed to lead the country towards strong democracy, unity and stability. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement in response to the United States' Department of State’s 2016 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices which cover 195 countries in six regions across the globe, including Thailand. 

The ministry’s statement says the Thai government is pursuing its roadmap, which is now in the second phase, to achieve strong democracy, united society, and stable country, while the execution of power using the allowed measure according to the interim constitution is aimed to maintain order in the society and solve the long-lasting problems which regular law does not have enough power to tackle. 

It says the government only uses such power cautiously and only if necessary, upholding to the benefits of the country. 

Regarding the policy to solve issues in the southern border provinces, the ministry says the government has been implementing the “Understanding, Reach, Development” approach in 2016, and has so far reduced the number of incidents, while the government gives priority on peace talks with public participation which may require some time for the progress to develop. 

The ministry is willing to work with the United States Embassy in Thailand to help verify and elaborate claims made in this report in order to clarify Thailand’s efforts to help encourage human rights.

 

-- nnt 2017-03-06

[Oziex1]

The road map now in its second phase.

 

Have I missed something? 

 

Was the first phase removing chairs and umbrellas from Phuket beaches, so the second phase is putting them Back! 

 

[Raymonddiaz]

human rights are the least of the junta priority.

[smedly]

we live in a world were certain divisive people with ill intentions need to be monitored and silenced - that is a fact both here and in the west

 

those that keep going on about free speech etc need a reality check

 

 

go take a long hard look at recent demonstrations in the UK - people cannot simply say what they like

 

I am all for freedoms but within limits 

[webfact]

Thailand ‘unaffected by US report’
By WASAMON AUDJARINT
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- FOREIGN MINISTER Don Pramudwinai yesterday said the US 2016 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices will not effect Thailand even though the annual report criticised the ruling junta for curbing rights and freedoms in the Kingdom.

 

“The report does criticise the current limited freedom of assembly and a future election,” the minister said. 

 

“However, it also praises our progress on gender equality promotion, combating trafficking in persons and lifting the prosecutions of civilians under military jurisdiction.” 

 

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has yet to speak about the report, which was released on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30308023

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-03-06

[WhizBang]

15 hours ago, smedly said:

we live in a world were certain divisive people with ill intentions need to be monitored and silenced - that is a fact both here and in the west

 

those that keep going on about free speech etc need a reality check

 

 

go take a long hard look at recent demonstrations in the UK - people cannot simply say what they like

 

I am all for freedoms but within limits 

 

Freedoms, within limits.   I think that would constitute an Oxymoron.

[taichiplanet]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The ministry is willing to work with the United States Embassy in Thailand to help verify and elaborate claims made in this report in order to clarify Thailand’s efforts to help encourage human rights.

basically silence the people making the claims.

[yellowboat]

2 hours ago, smedly said:

I am all for freedoms but within limits 

What you may be trying to say is that your rights end where they infringe on others rights.  When you say "limits", without any context, you allow broad interpretations that allow government bodies and other buffooneries to create ridiculous limits.    It is better to just enforce liable laws than what is present in Thailand. 

[maoro2013]

'Human Rights"  unbelievable coming from that source.

[rkidlad]

Thai govt puts high priority on human rights: MFA

 

And anyone who says otherwise will be detained for questioning. 

[jaywalker]

Put a focus on the corrupt RTP is what I say.

[edwinchester]

OP is about 4 weeks early.

[optad]

Interested to see if the report comments on Guantanamo Bay.

[mikebell]

Does that include tourists?  Do they still have to pay ten times the Thai price?

[timewilltell]

More nonsense - Human Rights only exist for Thais in this country

[hawker9000]

[chainarong]

3 hours ago, smedly said:

we live in a world were certain divisive people with ill intentions need to be monitored and silenced - that is a fact both here and in the west

 

those that keep going on about free speech etc need a reality check

 

 

go take a long hard look at recent demonstrations in the UK - people cannot simply say what they like

 

I am all for freedoms but within limits 

People are restricted for a reason so they don't end up in court with liable charges, in other words to protect the loud mouths,  however interrupt Prayut in one of his speeches like you can do the Prime Minister of any Westminster governed country and see how long you last, just like China really.......................................  

[klauskunkel]

...and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is exactly the correct department to handle this, since "Human Rights" and "Democracy" are foreign concepts.

[anon4637435435]

Theres is humans in thailand.....? Righttt........

[localczar]

just more words, without substance, a smoke screen.

 

If this minister has a "road map" he should produce it, let the transparency "glean" by showing genuine intent, share it with all Thai folks and the rest of the free world.

 

If he cannot produce such a plan and road-map he should shut up, buy a baht bus or apply for a job at 7-11, he would (presumably) be more productive in this capacity.

[Retiredandhappyhere]

Thai govt puts high priority on human rights: MFA

 

Surely this is a joke?

[Rimmer]

A flame and reply have been removed

[MaxLee]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Thai govt puts high priority on human rights: MFA

[Srikcir]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

US 2016 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

Thailand:

• limitations on civil liberties imposed by the NCPO
• abuses by government security forces in the continuing ethnic Malay-Muslim insurgency in the southernmost provinces of Yala, Narathiwat, Pattani, and parts of Songkhla
• excessive use of force by government security forces, including harassing or abusing criminal suspects, detainees, and prisoners
• arbitrary arrests and detention
• discrimination against persons with disabilities, minorities, hill tribe members, and foreign migrant workers
• limitations on worker rights
• authorities occasionally dismissed, arrested, prosecuted, and convicted security force members who committed abuses
• official impunity, especially in the southernmost provinces

Nailed it.

https://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/hrrpt/humanrightsreport/#wrapper

Also: Insurgents in the southernmost provinces committed human rights abuses and attacks on civilian targets, including in provinces outside their traditional conflict area.

 

 

[lvr181]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand ‘unaffected by US report’
By WASAMON AUDJARINT
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- FOREIGN MINISTER Don Pramudwinai yesterday said the US 2016 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices will not effect Thailand even though the annual report criticised the ruling junta for curbing rights and freedoms in the Kingdom.

 

“The report does criticise the current limited freedom of assembly and a future election,” the minister said. 

 

“However, it also praises our progress on gender equality promotion, combating trafficking in persons and lifting the prosecutions of civilians under military jurisdiction.” 

 

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has yet to speak about the report, which was released on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30308023

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-03-06

The second premise does NOT justify the first, in the context of the U.S. Report! Perhaps the Foreign Minister is trying to deflect the criticisms.

[esprit]

9 hours ago, timewilltell said:

More nonsense - Human Rights only exist for Thais in this country

And only then if they have  money

[Encid]

I think that the Executive Summary says it rather well:

 

In addition to limitations on civil liberties imposed by the NCPO, the most persistent human rights problems were abuses by government security forces in the continuing ethnic Malay-Muslim insurgency in the southernmost provinces of Yala, Narathiwat, Pattani, and parts of Songkhla, and excessive use of force by government security forces, including harassing or abusing criminal suspects, detainees, and prisoners.

Other human rights problems included arbitrary arrests and detention; poor, overcrowded, and unsanitary prison and detention facilities; insufficient protection for vulnerable populations, including refugees; corruption; violence and discrimination against women; sex tourism; sexual exploitation of children; trafficking in persons; discrimination against persons with disabilities, minorities, hill tribe members, and foreign migrant workers; child labor; and some limitations on worker rights.

Your can read the entire summary here.

 

[Eligius]

2 hours ago, MaxLee said:

This ridiculous claim by the Thai Government is almost as truth-perverting as if Hitler had said : 'I am a great champion of human rights - especially the rights of the Jews'.

 

Except that in Thailand - no one (disenfranchised Thais, or powerless foreigners) has any rights (human or civil) whatsoever ....!