School uniform and hairstyle rules are part and parcel of Thailand’s education.Three years ago, groups that called themselves “progressive students” started to challenge the stiff rules, calling for the state to respect their rights to make their own decisions. The staunch campaign caused the Ministry of Education (MOE) to ease its rules on hairstyles, allowing […]
This Friday is not only Human Rights Day but also the last day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual campaign that began on Nov 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On that same day in Thailand it was revealed that one of the photographers hired […]
Contents Khanitha Hongprayoon Deunden Nikomborirak Corruption: Lessons learned from Seoul to Bangkok Jirawat Suriyashotichyangkul, Nonarit Bisonyabut, Supachai Sompol Way forward in enhancing business and preventing human rights abuses, and the role of the national human rights commission of Thailand
Contents Jakkrit Kuanpoth The National Human Rights Commission and Its Roles in Political, Social and Economic Development Jirawat Suriyashotichyangkul Asymmetrical Legal Protections for Human Rights Abuses Associated With Corporations: The Use of Legal Threats Against Human Rights Defenders and Victims
