Crime victims, suspected insurgents and marginalised groups are still suffering human rights abuses despite government efforts to stamp them out, according to the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida). Ms Pitikan, who works for the Rights and Liberties Protection Department, unveiled the Nida's 2017 report yesterday. The prevalence of abuse does not mean the government is ignoring the problem, she said, reminding those in attendance the regime has made protecting human rights a key policy. However, Ms Pitikan said many are still left unattended to while court hearings take place. But officials are aware of these shortfalls and will work to fix them under the government's new National Human Rights plan, Ms Pitikan said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 08, 2018 21:45 UTC