Understanding Human Rights in Thailand

• The presentation material is about Human Rights.
• Teacher Rut Jarueanthong created the work to assess the human rights situation in Thailand and propose development guidelines, in accordance with Standard 2.1 Ma 4-6/4.
• This presentation material aims to teach students about human rights in Thailand

The significance of human rights

• After World War II, leaders recognized the efficient protection of human rights is vital for global peace and progress.
• The United Nations was established to protect human rights, ensuring fairness and equality universally.
• On December 10, 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
• December 10th is celebrated annually as Human Rights Day.

Definition and Importance of Human Rights

• Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms inherent to all individuals.
• They should be received fairly and justly in their capacity as human beings.
• These apply regardless of differences in race, origin, religion, culture, language, lifestyle, gender, appearance, age, or intellect.
• These also apply irrespective of economic or social status.
• Overall, it is the dignity of being human, which is also known as Human Dignity.

Key aspects of human rights

• Human rights is important as the world's civilization
• Human rights serve as the basis for human rights, freedoms, and global conditions.
• Human rights are used in international political economy.

Core concepts of human rights

• It follows principles rooted in;
• Basic rights and freedoms are entitled to everyone fairly by virtue of being human.
• Natural rights are inherent from birth, include the right to life and property which can't be revoked.
• Maslow's hierarchy of needs includes physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs.
• Human rights is based on necessities like (Maslow's theory).

Important aspects of Human Rights

• They are defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations from December 10, 1948.
• This defines four key dimensions:
• Principles, articles 1-2
• Political rights and citizenship, articles 3-21
• Social, economic, and cultural status, articles 22-27
• Duties of people in general, articles 28-30.

Core values

• Rights are powers, correctness, and legitimacy that benefits individuals, society and the country
• Basic rights are human rights and civil rights, granted to individuals as human and citizens.
• Fundamental human rights include basic needs for survival and development.
• Freedoms include political engagement, expression, religious practice, and work with protection, fair treatment, and access to education, information an welfare.

Key aspects of Human Rights

• Rights: Access to housing, food, and medicine, along with education and safety.
• Freedom: The ability to express opinions, choose a career and spouse, and engage in travel, and nonviolent assembly.
• Equality: It includes fair treatment, and impartiality regardless of background, with no biases or exploitation.
• Fairness: It is the adapting practices to accommodate differences, ensuring true equity and dignity for all, including vulnerable groups.

Organizations

• There are international and local organization to help protect human rights
• International organizations like :
  • The UN Commission on Human Rights is defining and promoting rights.
  • UNICEF helps children globally, advocating for their rights in protection, education, and health.
• Thailand has also many local organizations
  • The National Human Rights Commission.
  • The Foundation for Children Development.
  • CCF Foundation.
  • Pavena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women.

The Constitution of Thailand

• It protects rights, freedoms, and human rights, emphasizing dignity, equality, rights, and freedom in life.
• It establishes the NHRC as an independent body.
• Basic rights for Thai people include
  • Rights and respect for life and body.
  • Personal rights.
  • Education.
  • Freedom of movement and residence.
  • Freedoms of expression and communication, with protection for private property, religion, and career.
  • Fair compensation is provided.

Roles and Powers Of NHRC

• NHRC according to section 257 of the constitution the roles are
  • Inspect human rights violation.
  • Reports and suggest solution, that they are responsible for.
  • Take legal action.
  • Promote rights and research.

Examples of Human Right Violations

• Governments violate citizens' rights, it can happen in the form of corruption, debt, and project
• Citizens can volate each other rights, this includes sex and property violations
• Human and child trafficking leads to Thailand being called "Brothel of the World".

"Rights" are related to “Duties”

• We need to know our rights that need to be taken, and we should also consider “Duty" “Those who acknowledge 'rights' must also recognize 'duties,' understanding and respecting others.

Some other Important Rights

• Farmers rights include
  • Rights to production.
  • Rights to set products price.
  • Rights for information and to participate.
• Children rights includes
  • Rights to Survival.
  • Rights to Protection.
  • Rights to Development.
  • Rights to Participation
• Women rights includes
  • Rights in the public.
  • Rights to natural roles.
  • Rights to negotiate.

Protecting againist Human Rights Violations

• To achieve this, there needs to be protection of the people according to:
• Basic rights grounded in the Universal Declaration.
• Social norms following constitutional laws.
• Ethical codes.