Thailand wants progressive changes in legislation on gay marriage, prostitution and gender identity
Thailand is about to make groundbreaking legislative changes. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged to work for the passage of three revolutionary bills. These include same-sex marriage, the legalization of prostitution and the recognition of gender identity, which would create Thailand's most progressive legal environment in Asia.
Tantawan 'Tawan' Tuatulanon, a 20-year-old woman, has been advocating for a reform of the monarchy in Thailand for many years. The documentary below shows how she is followed and prosecuted by the police and the judiciary.
Where have the media reformers gone?
Professor Thitinan Phongsudhiraka of Chulalongkorn University recently wrote an op-ed in the Bangkok Post about the Thai media, their role vis-à-vis those in power and their losing battle for more freedoms.
Murder case of police chief Nakhon Sawan
The case of a suspect killed by police in Nakhon Sawan sheds light on rampant police brutality in Thailand but police reform is unlikely, Human Rights Watch says.
Thai police reform using an opinion poll
Earlier this year, Prime Minister Prayuth seems to have pushed for a thorough reform and reorganization of the Royal Thai Police. Not much attention was paid to his remark at the time, at least I didn't see or read much of it.
Statement: 'Junta promised reforms, but nothing essential has changed in the past three years!'
Tino sees no real reform in the Thai community, something the junta promised when they staged a coup three years ago. Join the discussion about the statement of the week: 'The junta promised reforms, but nothing fundamental has changed in the past three years!'
Proposal to make Thai police more transparent
The reform proposal for the Thai police is almost ready. The Royal Thai Police has made a plan in which the application of new technology is paramount. This should ensure greater transparency of the police apparatus, and the aim is also to improve the image of the police.
Police reform limited to forensic investigation for the time being
Friend and foe agree, the police are the most corrupt government agency in Thailand. Time to get the broom through you would think. So does the military government. However, the reform is still limited to forensic research for the time being. That should improve the prosecution of criminals.