Thailand: Groups say NGO law would strike severe blow to human rights
Members of the National Legislative Assembly attend the first meeting at Parliament, in Bangkok,Thailand, 8 August 2014, PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP via Getty Images Several global groups said a draft law in Thailand threatens to muzzle civil society groups and non-government organizations. This statement was originally published on article19.org on 2 April 2021. The Thai authorities’ adoption of a draft law to regulate non-profit groups would strike a severe blow to human rights in Thailand, several international organizations said today. The bill is the latest effort ...