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to resolve the problem in the areas, yet violent from neighboring countries continued while

incidents continued to happen from time to time. the signing of MOU to import workers legally
The operations of state officers to curb violence was time-consuming and expensive.
in some cases may affect the rights of the people Right to health: The government provided
and cause concern among them. better access to effective health services

Capital punishment: In 2021, the Narcotics by continually developing the primary healthcare
Code was enacted, enabling the abolishment system and establishing the health insurance
of some offenses with mandatory capital system for prisoners with legal status and rights
punishment. This allows judges to use their problems and for migrant prisoners. Nevertheless,
discretion to order other punishments in lieu of some groups of people still faced obstacles
the capital punishment. Nevertheless, the NHRCT in accessing healthcare services. Besides, some
suggests that the government should review health issues required further monitoring, including
relevant laws to abolish the capital punishment the increasing rate of mental health problems
for those offenses that do not constitute the and insufficient assistance resulting from limited
“most serious crimes” to comply with the ICCPR. number of healthcare workers.

Freedom of expression and freedom of Right to education: During the COVID-19
the press: There were prosecutions against people pandemic, the government has made efforts
expressing their opinions critical of the government to ensure that education could continue using
during public demonstrations and on social online platforms. The government has provided
media. The efforts of the government to tackle educational media and equipment, as well as
fake news might cause a restrictive and chilling financial assistance. Additionally, the government
effect on people wishing to express their opinions. has encouraged the COVID-19 vaccination
However, the administrative power in enforcing in preparation for the re-opening of schools.
the Computer-Related Crime Act B.E. 2550 could However, online education might affect access to

be challenged by judicial review. On the other education of students from low-income families
hand, the Royal Thai Police established a working and the quality of education.
committee to screen prosecutions relating to Community rights in land, natural
offenses under Section 112 of the Criminal Code. resources, and environmental management:
The government has made efforts to allocate
3 Assessment of Human Rights arable lands for communities through the
Assessment of Human Rights
work of the National Land Policy Committee.
Situation Relating to Economic,
Situation Relating to Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights
Social and Cultural Rights
The government also pursued forest conservation
and prevention of forest encroachment by
Workers’rights: In 2021, the government legislating laws that allow people to live and
and related agencies has made efforts to protect earn a livelihood in forest areas. Nevertheless,
many workers’ rights. However, some groups the overall progress of land allocation was quite ด้้านสิทธิิมินุษยชนของประเทศไทย ปี 2564
of workers, such as informal and platform workers, limited, while the specified regulations did not รายงานผลการประเมิินสถานการณ์์
still faced problems and were not protected ensure sufficient security of land tenure.

in terms of wages and welfare. Some migrant Business and human rights: The government
workers had difficulties accessing social protection has prepared an anti-discrimination bill
mechanisms. The smuggling of migrant workers which prohibits discriminatory practices in various

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