‘Historic development’ in Thailand as it moves to end statelessness for nearly 500,000 people 2024-11-01 12:00
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand has taken a historic step towards ending statelessness for nearly 500,000 people, after the country’s cabinet approved a draft law that would grant citizenship to stateless persons.
The draft law, which was approved on Tuesday, will now be submitted to parliament for further deliberation. If passed, it would be a major milestone in Thailand’s efforts to address the issue of statelessness, which has affected hundreds of thousands of people in the country for decades.
Statelessness is a serious problem that affects millions of people around the world. Stateless persons are denied basic rights and protections, including the right to nationality, education, healthcare, and employment. They are often marginalized and vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
In Thailand, statelessness is a particular problem among the country’s hill tribe communities. Many hill tribe people have lived in Thailand for generations, but they have never been granted citizenship. As a result, they have been denied access to basic services and have been vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
The draft law that was approved by the cabinet would grant citizenship to stateless persons who have lived in Thailand for at least five years. It would also establish a process for stateless persons to apply for citizenship.
The draft law has been welcomed by human rights groups, who have long called for an end to statelessness in Thailand.
“This is a historic development,” said Phil Robertson, deputy director of Human Rights Watch’s Asia division. “Thailand has taken a major step towards ending the scourge of statelessness in the country.”
“The draft law is a testament to the hard work and dedication of activists and advocates who have been fighting for the rights of stateless persons in Thailand,” Robertson added.
The draft law is now expected to be submitted to parliament for further deliberation. If passed, it would be a major milestone in Thailand’s efforts to address the issue of statelessness.
‘Historic development’ in Thailand as it moves to end statelessness for nearly 500,000 people
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