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Executive Summary
In 2023, there are significant developments The law on the prevention and suppression
in Thailand’s human rights situation with regard of torture and enforced disappearance
to laws, policies, and measures undertaken by has come into force, guaranteeing that
concerned agencies. However, there are still no one will be subject to torture and
limitations and challenges which are summarized enforced disappearance.
in four sections as follows: There is an effort to bring to justice the
persons who commit the crime of torture
Human Rights Situation and enforced disappearance, including
those committing a crime against human
1 Relating to Civil and rights defenders.
Political Rights 1.2 Challenges and Obstacles
Executive Summary
There is delay in criminal proceedings.
1.1 Key Developments Despite the time limit set by the Police
of State Actions for inquiry officers to conclude a case,
Overall, the government has demonstrated the NHRCT continues to receive
commitment with some key achievements complaints on such delay.
in 2023, such as: Thailand has not yet ratified the CPED
The law on regulatory offence has been and the Optional Protocol to the CAT
put into effect, resulting in the abolition (OPCAT) which would upgrade the
of imprisonment or detention in lieu of protection and prevention of torture
fine. It has revoked the recording of criminal on a par with the international standards.
offences which would help reduce social There are no guidelines for using medical
inequality, especially for the poor. opinions to consider torture cases. There
The number of people receiving financial continue to be complaints of torture and
assistance according to the Damages for cruel treatment. In addition, there are no
the Injured Persons and Compensation clear guidelines or measures for remedy,
and the Expenses for the Accused in and there is no progress made in
Criminal Cases Act B.E. 2544 (2001) and tracking enforced disappearance cases.
Justice Fund Act B.E. 2558 (2015) has Human rights defenders continue to face
increased. intimidation and strategic lawsuits
against public participation (SLAPP).
Government officials do not understand
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