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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Parties agree to implement civic proposals

A motorcycle driver rides past campaign posters in Bangkok. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

Several political parties have said they will implement a set of policies proposed by the civic sector during a forum on Thursday if they form a government after the next general election.

More than 100 civic organisations presented proposals at the forum organised by Thai PBS’s centre to communicate social agenda and public policy, known as “The Active”, with representatives of eight political parties attending.

One of the 12 proposed policies seeks to end hidden forms of violence in Thai society, such as sexual and domestic violence. One problem is that victims do not receive help promptly, and relevant agencies lack the coordination to help…

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