The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has praised Thailand for its efforts to improve the human rights situation.

Permanent Secretary for Justice Chanchao Chaiyanukit led a Thai delegation to Geneva, Switzerland to submit a human rights report to the UNHRC for consideration last Wednesday.

It is a process known as ‘Universal Periodic Review (UPR)’ in which human rights records of all UN member states are reviewed. Mr. Chanchao had the opportunity to clarify issues concerning the political situation in Thailand to the international community.

Thailand was praised for several achievements, such as the development of the third National Human Rights Plan, the promotion of gender equality and efforts to prevent human trafficking.

However, the UPR Working Group has urged Thailand to consider reviewing 68 items, namely the enforcement of lese majeste, and the use of military courts and death sentences, among others.

According to Mr. Chanchao, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will compile a clarification report and seek Cabinet’s approval. It will be submitted to the UNHRC in September, when the 33rd meeting convenes.

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