webfact Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 PM affirms commitment to UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights BANGKOK, 1 June 2017 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed confidence that the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights will benefit businesses in the long run and aligns with the government's sustainable development goals. Gen Prayut delivered a keynote address on the matter at a seminar to disseminate and drive the guiding principles of business and human rights. He said businesses are responsible for upholding human rights and guaranteeing dignity, safety, equality, equal opportunity, access to government services, and fair treatment. The United Nations has laid out three main principles: ensuring that people receive proper compensation from business operations, ensuring that employees' rights are respected, and ensuring reparations in cases of human rights violations. He affirmed the government's commitment to business growth and respect for human rights. Gen Prayut expressed confidence that the seminar will raise awareness on human rights in Thai society and that the principles will be beneficial to the businesses in the long run. Government agencies and human rights committees stand ready to assist the implementation of the UN principles. The Prime Minister also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of cooperation to mobilize the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The memorandum was signed by the National Human Rights Committee, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, Federation of Thai Industries, the Thai Bankers Association Association, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Global Computing Network of Thailand. -- nnt 2017-06-01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Did he say that with a straight face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 another promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 22 minutes ago, webfact said: PM affirms commitment to UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Someone should point out to the PM, who is backing this initiative, that the word "oppression" is missing from the end of the sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 what a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 10 hours ago, webfact said: The memorandum was signed by the National Human Rights Committee, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, Federation of Thai Industries, the Thai Bankers Association Association, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Global Computing Network of Thailand. Not signing - Prayut as Head of Government and as Chief of NCPO. So meaningless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 wow; how far past 'believe nothing they say are we' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 A third hand behind his back with fingers crossed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 11 hours ago, webfact said: He affirmed the government's commitment to business growth and respect for human rights. Including the right to vote, the right to free speech, the right to demonstrate peacefully? Thought not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I was just trying to think who first came out with the pharse Liar Liar etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcomer71 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Well, maybe his songs are not really top notch, but you can't deny he is an outstanding comedian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil2407 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 He said businesses are responsible for upholding human rights and guaranteeing dignity, safety, equality, equal opportunity, access to government services, and fair treatment. Oh this must be the Thailand that lets qualified professionals from overseas get a job - Oh sorry Thai nationals only need apply! Utter BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Seriously? What a hypocrite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredandhappyhere Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Another memorandum of cooperation! How many have been signed in the past few weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker2000 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I guess the 'big boss' missed this little 'hickup' in while pledging support of human rights in business? https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2017/jun/06/workers-claiming-they-had-to-sleep-with-the-chickens-face-thai-court-charges-burmese-migrants Thailand. ..hub of chicken rights, but not workers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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