AI In-brief 27 Sept 11:52

Rescuers return to flooded homes to save villagers' cattle

Emergency responders in Sa Kaeo province rescued 11 villagers from flooded homes, with some teams returning to save their cattle after residents refused to leave them behind.
Additional flooding incidents in Prachin Buri and Chon Buri provinces led to further evacuations, impassable roads for small vehicles, and inundation of approximately 50 houses.

AI In-brief Yesterday 18:03

Thai civil society urging government to enact human rights reforms following UN review

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.