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AI In-brief 19 Sept 14:18

Trek routes and waterfalls in Doi Inthanon park closed for safety reasons

Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai has temporarily closed the Pha Dok Siew and Mae Ya waterfall trekking routes.
The closure is a safety measure, enacted due to continuous heavy rain causing stream overflows and flooding, which poses a danger to visitors.

AI In-brief Yesterday 18:03

A coalition of Thai civil society groups urges the government to implement human rights recommendations from the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) with clear timelines and dedicated budgets.
Thailand received 297 recommendations from 106 UN member states, with 31 specifically addressing freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and the protection of human rights defenders, including calls to amend Section 112 (lèse majesté law) to protect children and young activists.
While the government pledged anti-SLAPP and anti-discrimination legislation, it defended Section 112 and failed to adequately address core concerns regarding political prosecutions, state impunity, and the prosecution of children and youth.
Advocates emphasize that human rights progress must be measured by citizens' ability to exercise their rights and hold institutions accountable, urging transparent implementation with meaningful community participation.