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AI In-brief 26 Sept 11:36

Bangkok gets flood alert via emergency cell system as rain continues

The Meteorological Department issued a severe weather alert for Bangkok and surrounding provinces, forecasting heavy to very heavy rain and warning of flash floods and river overflows.
Authorities, led by the Interior Permanent Secretary, have instructed provincial governors to implement proactive flood management measures, including upgraded monitoring, standby resources, and evacuation plans, prioritizing public safety.
Continuous rainfall has led to significant flooding across Bangkok, with major roads like Viphavadi Rangsit and Phahonyothin becoming impassable due to water levels reaching up to a meter in some sections.

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.