Thailand's House of Representatives advances a bill to recognize and protect rights of 60 ethnic groups.

Thailand's House of Representatives advances a bill to recognize and protect the rights of around 60 ethnic groups. The bill has five key objectives: safeguarding ethnic rights, creating mechanisms to protect rights, establishing an Ethnic People's Council, creating an ethnicity database, and designating zones for cultural heritage, resources, and environmental conservation. The bill aims to provide legal protection to 6 million people and enhance rights and welfare protection.

August 10, 2024
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