https://rightsbeyondborder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/19-212×300.png International law takes many forms. Some of the most common types of international law are treaties or otherwise formalized agreements. These are voluntary binding agreements between nations aiming to govern the rights and obligations of participating countries. Important character of International law are 1. The principle of sovereignty of state 2. it is based […]
Visas in Thailand
https://rightsbeyondborder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/18-212×300.jpg Myanmar nationals are allowed to stay in Thailand for 14 days without a visa. Visa Types & Codes D (Diplomatic) F (Official) TR (Tourist) S (Sport) B (Business) IM (Investment through Ministry) IB (Investment through BOI-Board of Investment) TS (Transit) C (Captain or Crew) ED (Education) M (Mass media of communication) R (Religion) RS […]
Child Rights
https://rightsbeyondborder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/17-212×300.jpg A child is every individual below the age of 18 and are entitled to every right stipulated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Thailand acceded to on the 12th February 1992. This means the government is obliged to take action to ensure that every child in the country, regardless of […]
Safe Migration
https://rightsbeyondborder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/16-212×300.jpg Migration is moving to another place from one’s original place of residence, either to a foreign country. There are two types of migration: forced migration and voluntary migration.. Forced migration refers to people who are internally displaced (displaced due to conflicts in their own country or place of residence, fear of life) as well […]
Human Trafficking
https://rightsbeyondborder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/14-212×300.jpg Human trafficking is the intentional act of recruiting and exploiting people. For example, forced persuasion, cheating Coercion or persuasion. 3 main reasons for human trafficking Human trafficking based on gender differences Being forced to work. Being forced to take possession as a slave upon failure to pay debts. According to international statistics, 71 percent […]
Thai Traffic Law
https://rightsbeyondborder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/13-212×300.jpg In Thailand you are required to drive on the left hand side of the road. As Thailand’s road rules are similar to other countries in Southeast Asia. The legal age limit in Thailand in which to drive is 18 years old. And, in order to obtain a driving license in Thailand, potential drivers must […]
International Refugee Law
https://rightsbeyondborder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/12-212×300.jpg A refugee is someone who flees to a foreign country for safety due to war, terrorist invasion, natural disaster, persecution, or other types of threatening conditions. A refugee must be outside their country of nationality or habitual residence. They must have a well-founded fear of return to that country. Their fear must be of […]
Thai Migrant Labour Registration Card
https://rightsbeyondborder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/11-212×300.jpg Thai Migrant Labour Registration Card ( Pink Card and CI Card) The Pink Card is intended for foreigners entering Thailand. Those who have officially entered can apply at any time. The term of the card is 10 years. For those who entered illegally, they must only do so during the official opening of the […]
National Screening Mechanism (NSM)
https://rightsbeyondborder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/10-212×300.jpg The National Screening Mechanism or NSM is a mechanism under Thai domestic laws to distinguish between Illegal Aliens (subject to criminal charges under the Immigration Act) and Refugees (Protected Persons). The purposed of the NSM is to identify people who need protection in Thailand because they cannot return to their home. Qualification of applicants […]
Criminal Code
https://rightsbeyondborder.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-212×300.jpg The Criminal Code is divided into 3 parts General Provision Offense Misdemeanor Types of offense under criminal law Offenses related to causing danger to the public Document related offenses Electronic card offenses Passport related offenses Sexual Offenses Offense against life Offense against the body The offense of child abandonment sick or elderly people Offenses […]