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LGBT RIGHTS IN A NEW CONSTITUTION

A drafting process has begun, and the wording
of the human rights provisions needs to be

considered in the light of todayûs understanding
of sexual and gender diversity.

by Dr. Douglas Sanders

January 184, 2007

THAILANDûS INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS

Thailand is a signatory to the Charter of the United
Nations. The Charter is a multilateral treaty which commits

each member to support human rights and fundamental
freedoms.
Thailand is a signatory to the International Covenant

on Civil and Political Rights. Article 26 of the Covenant
reads as follows:

All persons are equal before the law and are entitled
without any discrimination to the equal protection of
the law. In this respect, the law shall prohibit any

discrimination and guarantee to all persons equal and
effective protection against discrimination on any ground,

such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or

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