Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105) - Thailand (Ratification: 1969)

The Committee has noted the detailed information provided by the Government in reply to the 1994 request. Referring also to its observation on the Convention, the Committee requests the Government to supply additional information on the following points.

Article 1(a) of the Convention. 1. The Committee has noted the information provided by the Government concerning the practical application of the Criminal Code B.E. 2499 (1956). It would appreciate it if the Government would include the texts of Supreme Court Decisions Nos. 2038-2041/2527, 970/2505, and 1241/2503 in the next report.

2. The Committee notes the Government's indication that the Registrar has not yet requested any court action under section 47(1) and (2), and section 52 of the Political Party Act B.E. 2524 (1981). The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the practical application of these provisions.

3. The Committee has noted the Government's indication that information on the practical application of the Press Act B.E. 2484 (1941) on sections 62 and 63 together with information on any prohibitions made under sections 8 and 9 of the Emergency Administration Act, 1952, will be submitted by the next report.

4. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the Penal Code Amendment Act (No. 13) B.E. 2537.