The Essence of the Law on Human Dignity for Stateless Persons According to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560

Abstract

The term 'human rights' has been used in Thai law for many years, including in the Convention for the Recognition of Rights in Thailand's Constitution of 2560. However, studies have found that the protection of human rights, particularly for stateless and undocumented people in Thailand, is not as robust as it should be. There is still a practice of selective implementation that does not comply with the provisions of the Constitution. Stateless people in Thailand continue to be squeezed, and they are subject to various practices that are inconsistent with internationally accepted human rights principles. This could be due to the racial and ideological prejudices of those who implement and formulate the law, who do not give enough importance to the protection of the human rights of stateless and undocumented people. Therefore, Thailand should give importance to both policy-level protection and implementation-level protection that are in line with international human rights standards. This will be an important factor in ensuring the harmonious coexistence of all nationalities in Thailand under the principles of democracy and will bring full benefits to Thailand.