The government is ready to submit the UPR human rights situation report, highlighting legal reforms and expanded public opportunities in accordance with international standards, and the tags are ["human rights","UPR","legal reform","public policy"]
On 21 Jul 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, announced that the Cabinet approved the draft of Thailand's fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) human rights report under the UN Human Rights Council. The report was compiled through eight consultations held in Bangkok and various regions, reflecting contributions from government, civil society, and academia. This report will be submitted to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights by 3 Aug 2026 GMT+7 and presented to the UPR working group in November 2026 GMT+7. Tags: ["UPR report","Thailand","human rights","UN"].
Regarding laws and policies, the Constitution guarantees human rights and establishes oversight and redress mechanisms through independent institutions and the justice system. Thailand has made significant legal advancements by amending and enacting key laws such as the 2025 Ethnic Group Protection and Promotion Act, the Marriage Equality Act, the Anti-Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, and the 2025 Labor Protection Act (9th edition), which includes increasing maternity leave to 120 days, allowing spouses to take paternity leave for the first time, and expanding rights to care for sick children. The government is also actively promoting legislation addressing climate change and eliminating discrimination. Tags: ["legislation","human rights","labor law","marriage equality"]
In health and education, efforts have been made to enhance the universal health coverage system. Tags: ["health policy","education","universal health coverage"] The '30 Baht Treat Anywhere' policy is a key example. Tags: ["healthcare policy"] Rights under the Health Insurance for Non-Thai (HINT) program have been extended to migrant workers, alongside the 'Anywhere Anytime' learning policy and the OBEC Zero Dropout initiative, which has helped reintegrate over 18,000 children into the education system. Tags: ["migrant workers","education policy","child reintegration"]
For vulnerable groups, the government has expedited resolving statelessness by granting nationality or status to more than 121,471 people, extended the program until 2027, and provided refugees from Myanmar access to employment and identification cards. Tags: ["statelessness","refugees","vulnerable populations"]
In combating human trafficking and online crime, the establishment of the Anti-Scam Center (ACSC) and the SHIELD system has assisted over 13,500 victims of scam operations. Tags: ["human trafficking","online crime","victim assistance"]
Concerning civil rights and justice, mechanisms have been developed to protect rights, including anti-SLAPP legislation and compensation for victims in criminal cases. Tags: ["civil rights","justice system","legal protection"]
Ms. Ratchada emphasized that the government adheres to the principle Tags: ["government policy","human rights"] of 'leaving no one behind.' Tags: ["inclusion policy"] In advancing human rights policies alongside the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the government acknowledges ongoing challenges requiring continuous efforts, particularly in protecting informal workers, addressing violence against women and children, and balancing freedom of expression with law enforcement. Tags: ["SDGs","human rights challenges","informal labor","freedom of expression"]