Healing Thailand – Improving Peace, Prosperity and Human Rights in the Kingdom of Thailand
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This study address the human rights crisis in Thailand, which has led to blatant violations of democratic rights and human rights abuses in today's Thailand.
The People of Thailand have endured severe human rights violations since the 2014 coup. The military junta under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has banned political activity and public assembly, enforced media censorship, arbitrarily arrested dissidents, and detained civilians in military facilities.
Authorities have used lese majeste (insulting the monarchy), sedition, and computer crime charges to suppress free speech; according to Human Rights Watch’s Asia division.
Over three million migrant workers face systematic abuse and exploitation, including in the fishing industry, despite government promises for reform.
Police violence and politically motivated legal harassment by Thai law enforcement against pro-democracy protesters in Thailand is increasing on a horrific scale; the culture of abuse of power, corruption and intimidation in the Thai police force being complex and steeped in the patronage system within and beyond Thai law enforcement.
Students say they have been harassed by the authorities with some reporting that they have been held for hours, and pressured into no longer taking part in protests.
The Thai Police - under the authority of Police Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda, Commissioner Sarawut Karnpanit, Pol Maj Gen Sukhun Prommayon, Pol Maj Gen Piya and Col Kissana Phathanacharoen - must do better to counter and prevent police violence, corruption and intimidation in Thailand.
Also, according to the NGO Amnesty International, military officials in Thailand exercise abusive law enforcement powers; including holding individuals in unofficial places of detention and without charge.
A number of detainees were held incommunicado. A man who had sued seven police officers for allegedly torturing him faced trial on counter-charges of perjury filed by one of the officers.
The government of Thailand – as well as the Judiciary of Thailand – must make a greater effort to manifest Human Rights (UDHR) in Thailand; such as Freedom of Speech and Association; being both an individual right and a collective right, and guaranteed by all modern and democratic legal systems.
Hence it is imperative that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is upheld and protected in Thailand; so that fundamental freedoms, civil liberties and democracy can be implemented in Thailand.
Love and Light,
Mark
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- Aug 12, 2020
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- English
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- 9781716660276
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- By (author): Mark O'Doherty
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"Thailand protesters 'cross the Rubicon' and risk all to criticise the monarchy"Anger has been building since 2014 coup in which prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha seized power, with students now holding rallies almost dailyThai protesters have broken a long-standing taboo, risking lengthy jail terms to criticise the king, after weeks of student-led pro-democracy rallies that have swept across the country.High school and university students have targeted the government of prime minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha, calling for its dissolution and for democratic reforms.Protesters have begun openly criticising the country’s wealthy and powerful monarchyAmnesty International Thailand"Disappearances, torture, and investigations into attacks against political opponents"Thailand: Human Rights WatchThe military junta under Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha has banned political activity and public assembly, enforced media censorship, arbitrarily arrested dissidents, and detained civilians in military facilities."Thailand: No End to Rights Crisis"Thailand Government Promises to Respect Rights and Restore Democracy Unfulfilled" 'We want a true democracy': students lead Thailand's protest movement "Citizens in Thailand are calling for the prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, to dissolve parliament, for an end to the harassment of activists and for reforms to the constitution, which was written under military rule and has entrenched the army’s power.“The government is trying to buy time by arresting activists one by one. They think that the protest will dissolve, but they are wrong."UNICEF: Calls for the protection of children and young people amid protests in ThailandUNICEF calls on all parties to uphold children and young people’s right to freedom of expression, and to protect them from all forms of violence and intimidation."PM sounds protest alarm" - The Saturday rally at Sanam Luang was led by the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration (UFTD), with its 10-point manifesto, including demands for reform of the monarchyFor the sake of upholding civil rights and democracy in Thailand, it is very important that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha does the right thing, and supports this peaceful movement to improve democracy in Thailand."Keeping cops in check" / Scrutiny and oversight that provides feedback to the police in order to improve future activities and prevent future wrongdoings.Thai Special Branch Bureau (SBB): Commissioner Sarawut KarnpanitPerhaps the King of Thailand, His Majesty Maha Vajiralongkorn, can also be of some assistance to improve fundamental human rights and democracy in Thailand :)"The king and I: the student risking jail by challenging Thailand's monarchy" / Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul believes she has a duty to speak out about her country’s politics"Thousands defy ban to attend pro-democracy protest in Thailand" / Government declares ‘severe’ state of emergency in Bangkok with protest leaders arrestedAsia division Human Rights Watch: "Rights to freedom of speech and holding peaceful, public assemblies are on the chopping block from a government that is now showing its truly dictatorial nature"“Under a true democratic country, demonstration is a basic right. No one should get arrested because they speak truth”"Thai pro-democracy protesters confront royal visit to Bangkok" / People call for reforms to monarchy and resignation of prime minister during king’s visit"Thailand protests: court orders news outlet to close as PM accuses it of 'inciting unrest' " / Voice TV faces closure over coverage of youth-led protests against government and monarchy“A free media is an essential element in any democratic society and bona fide journalists should be allowed to report important developments without the threats of bans, suspensions, censorships or prosecution hanging over them”"Thai protest leaders play cat and mouse with police as thousands rally" / Three Demands: “The parliament must be dissolved", "Stop threatening the citizens", "New constitution"."Thailand protests: three pro-democracy leaders hospitalised after melee outside police station" / Trio mingled with supporters after court ordered their release, before police from another city arrived to question themThree prominent Thai pro-democracy leaders are in hospital after chaotic scenes outside a Bangkok police station overnight as officers tried to slap them with further criminal charges.“The iron bars can imprison the stars but not the starlight. In my heart I still have faith in the people. The wind of change, the wind of democracy, has arrived in Thailand.”Der Standard: "Thailands Proteste erreichen Bayern: König unter deutscher Beobachtung" / Während in Bangkok tausende Studenten Reformen der Monarchie fordern, verweilt der König selbst hauptsächlich in Bayern. Die deutsche Regierung beobachtet das genauNZZ: "Das Vermögen des thailändischen Königs wächst – die Wirtschaftsmisere ebenfalls" / Thailands Monarchie mischt sich nicht nur zusehends vermehrt in die Politik ein.The Guardian: "Murder on the Mekong: why exiled Thai dissidents are abducted and killed" / The Thai leadership is accused of the deaths and disappearances of activists in run-up to first elections in eight years" 'I can't breathe': the Thai dissident, his disappearance and a sister's fight for justice" / Sister of Wanchalearm Satsaksit, a critic of Thailand’s government whose disappearance has spurred national protests, says ‘the truth must come out’"Woman jailed for record 43 years for insulting Thai monarchy" / Anchan, in her 60s, had hoped for leniency and said she did not realise audio she shared was inappropriate"Three Thai democracy activists charged with insulting monarchy" / Trio denied bail as government steps up legal fight against protest movement"Thai students in deteriorating health after hunger strike, say lawyers" / Parit Chiwarak, one of students jailed over protests calling for monarchy reform, is unable to stand, lawyer saysBangkok Times: "Police target 70 from anti-govt protests" / Pol Col Kissana Phathanacharoen said he will take legal action against 70 people who he has identified as taking part in anti-government protests held in BangkokSo instead of harassing peaceful pro-democracy activists and human rights defenders, Pol Maj Gen Piya and Pol Col Kissana should rather fight and prevent police violence, corruption and intimidation in the Thailand Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB).United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD): "Court rules against red-shirt leader" / So in my opinion, this was an unjust ruling by the Court, as it is inconsistent with the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)The Guardian: "Thai rescuer gives CPR to baby elephant hit by motorbike" / Mana Srivate said he guessed where calf’s heart would be ‘based on human theory and a video clip I saw online’POLITICAL PRISONERS IN THAILAND (PPT) / "Our focus is the contemporary period where political cases revolve around the use of Thailand’s lese majeste law, the Computer Crimes Act and the sedition law."The Guardian: "Thai police fire rubber bullets at protesters as Covid failures fuel anti-government anger" / Long-running rallies against Thailand’s prime minister have morphed into wider anger at coronavirus vaccine failures amid a surge in casesHence it is imperative that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is upheld and protected in Thailand; so that fundamental freedoms, civil liberties and democracy can be implemented in Thailand.MEDIAZONA: “Russia must leave Ukraine alone and withdraw all of its troops.” / Alexei Navalny published his anti-war political platform which he called “15 theses of a Russian citizen who desires the best for their country.”It is imperative to restore Peace and the UN Charter between Thailand and Cambodia. 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