However, What said he did not understand why all the commission members had to be removed when he had been informed that the “powers-that-be” were not satisfied with certain individuals. The NHRC on Tuesday received the organic bill, which passed the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) last week, that could reset the whole commission. What said an NHRC meeting had resolved that it would fight the dismissal of all members as proposed in the bill. The stipulation violated the new Constitution, which promotes rights and freedom, he said. He also said that he would maintain his current position even if he were the only one fighting the dismissal in the case that a joint revision committee is established.

Source: The Nation Bangkok August 22, 2017 11:37 UTC