News Forum - Government says PM listening to concerns over draft law on public gatherings, NGO funding

[Thaiger]

The Thai PM is paying attention to, and welcomes, the opinions of those opposed to a draft law on NGO funding and public gatherings. So says deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam, according to a report in the Bangkok Post today. Wissanu says Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to compile a list of objections to the law, so that they may be considered. The controversial bill, approved by Cabinet about a year ago, has drawn criticism from various groups, including non-profit organisations. Under the law, the government would have more control over public gatherings and be […]

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