The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) voted 167:3 yesterday to pass the first reading of the bill that criminalises torture and forced disappearance. “It is vital that this national legislation be adopted so victims and their families have judicial recourse for these heinous crimes,” she said. The UN working group on enforced disappearance has handled 85 cases of such crimes since 1980. Thailand has taken a number of steps to implement its obligations under CAT since its ratification more than a decade ago. “It is essential that these elements are fully articulated and incorporated into the domestic legislation and that the definition of all crimes be in the line with international standards.”

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 20, 2018 18:00 UTC