Commit to Protect Rights of Refugees, LGBTI+ People, and Human Rights Defenders

Ahead of Thailand’s general election on May 14, 2023, we are writing to request that you and your party commit to upholding human rights for all people in Thailand. To further this request, we have prepared for you three enclosed briefing notes on select human rights concerns affecting communities in Thailand, including recommendations for solutions. These briefing notes cover 1) the ongoing arbitrary detention and forced return of refugees, 2) the lack of marriage equality and discrimination against LGBTI+ people, and 3) the judicial harassment of human rights defenders in Thailand.