Human rights body asks Thai PM to rescind a part of emergency order


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The National Human Rights Commission on Thursday (April 7) resolved to ask the prime minister to rescind a part of a Covid-19 emergency order that is seen as violating the freedom of expression.

Sant Phaileeklee, a member of the commission, held a press conference at the NHRC Office to announce the resolution of the commission, which required Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha to rescind the 11th point of the 27th Covid-19 emergency situation order within 60 days.

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