A controversial draft law regulating non-profit organisations could muzzle freedom of expression, experts say. Saree: Checks exist alreadyThe authorities can audit the funding of non-profit organisations or require overseas sources of funding to report to them. Any non-profit organisations that break the law would have their activities suspended and be liable for criminal action. Suntharee Hatthee Sengking, a member of the NGO Coordinating Committee on Development, agreed the bill could cross the freedom line. The bill, if passed, would make it compulsory for non-profit organisations to function as a juristic entity.

Source: Bangkok Post January 06, 2022 05:02 UTC