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Amnesty International Thailand
Founded1993 (registered in 2003)
TypeNGO
Purposehumanitarian, activism, lobbying
HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
ServicesProtecting human rights
FieldsMedia-attention, direct-appeal campaigns, mobilization, research
Membership (2016)
Approximately 1000[1]
Official language
Thai, English
Current Director
Piyanut Kotsan[2]
Current Chairperson
Pornpen Khongkachonkiet[3]
Key people
Srirak Plipat (former director)[4]
AffiliationsAmnesty International
Websitewww.amnesty.or.th

Amnesty International Thailand (or just Amnesty Thailand) is a non-governmental organisation focused on the protection of Human Rights in Thailand and worldwide with more than 1000 members across Thailand[5]. Amnesty Thailand is one of many country sections that make up Amnesty International worldwide[6]. Amnesty International is an organization of more than 7 million supporters, activists and volunteers in over 150 countries[7], with complete independence from government, corporate or national interests[8].

Amnesty International Thailand was established in 1993 and registered with the Thai Government ten years later in 2003 as an association. Their headquarters are localized at Chatuchak District, Bangkok[9]

Campaigns

Amnesty Thailand works in cooperation with government, private organisations and independent bodies, and conducts various activities to promote understanding and protection human rights on a large scale.

For instance, in June 2016 Amnesty Thailand urged the Thai government to drop all charges against 13 pro-democracy activists and release 7 activists who were against the constitutional referendum[10]. In June 2016, Amnesty Thailand also launched an online petition[11] in order to stop the Bill to amend Computer-related Crime Act because, according to Amnesty Thailand, it would pose threats to civil liberties, privacy, trade secrets, and security of the internet[12].

Amnesty Thailand also gives Awards to Thai medias who worked about human rights issues, in order to promote the liberty of press and encourage the media to present such kind of stories[13].

Missions of Amnesty International Thailand[14]

The missions of Amnesty Thailand are largely based on the protection of the Human Rights as explained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights[15]. Amnesty Thailand is compaigning and advocating for :

  • Economic, social and cultural rights
  • Freedom of expression, associate and assembly
  • Human rights violation in Myanmar
  • End the death penalty[16] and torture
  • The issue of corporate responsibility
  • The protection of the rights of the refugees and migrant workers in Thailand
  • Bringing offenders to justice.
  • Providing Human Rights Education and Training to Trainers (TOT) for students, educators, Community Leaders and Government Officials

Organizational structure

Amnesty International Thailand is composed of many members which elect the Board Members, which in turn elect the President. Amnesty Thailand includes five different taskforces : Growth Mobilization Coordinator, Activism Officer, Media and Communication Coordinator, Policy Advocacy Coordinator and Administrative Officer, and each year there is an Annual General Meeting (AGM) where the future of the organization and other important topics are being discussed[17].

Support

Amnesty Thailand has currently financial support from Amnesty International and donations, and counts on more than 1000 members all across Thailand[18].

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.oknation.net/blog/amnestyInternationaThailand/2008/11/04/entry-1
  2. ^ https://th.linkedin.com/in/piyanut-kotsan-60b57113
  3. ^ http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36894212
  4. ^ http://www.abc.net.au/pm/stories/s787361.htm
  5. ^ http://job.bangkokpost.com/en/573_company_amnesty-international-thailand.html
  6. ^ https://doc.es.amnesty.org/cgi-bin/ai/BRSCGI?CMD=VERDOC&BASE=SIAI&SORT=-FPUB&DOCR=5&RNG=10&FMT=SIAIWEB3.fmt&SEPARADOR=&&*=CUBA
  7. ^ http://pages.uoregon.edu/amnesty/amnesty_what.html
  8. ^ https://issuu.com/sininartmuangnoo
  9. ^ "thailand&tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:2&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=13811195,100568374,559&tbm=lcl&rldimm=18188809719520231173&fll=13.815053130738189,100.57016573389888&fspn=0.024296162725633508,0.017810084781416435&fz=15&oll=13.811195099999999,100.56837435&ospn=0.009126770322971822,0.0068664862804723725&oz=15&qop=1&rlfi=hd:;si:18188809719520231173/ Google Map Localization". Google Map. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  10. ^ http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Amnesty-International-prepares-petition-in-defence-30289843.html
  11. ^ http://news.voicetv.co.th/thailand/386088.html?utm_source=change_org&utm_medium=petition
  12. ^ http://www.telecomasia.net/blog/content/thailands-new-computer-crime-bill-mess
  13. ^ http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/In-recognition-of-excellence-30278637.html
  14. ^ "About us". Amnesty International Thailand. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
  15. ^ "The Nation in cooperation with Amnesty International Thailand". The Nation, Friday, July 10, 1998, page B3.
  16. ^ http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=81592
  17. ^ "Organization Chart". Amnesty International Thailand. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
  18. ^ http://www.oknation.net/blog/amnestyInternationaThailand/2008/11/04/entry-1
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