Executive Summary The report on the performance of the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRCT) for the fiscal year 2023 is prepared in accordance with Section 45 of the National Human Rights Commission Act 2017. The report covers the period from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023. Major outcomes of its performance are summarized below: Protection of human rights: The NHRCT received a total of 940 complaints alleging actions or omissions constituting human rights violations in the fiscal year 2023. Of these, 610 cases (64.89%) were accepted for further action, while the remaining 330 cases (35.11%) were not accepted because they were not within the authority of the NHRCT or were under the authority of other independent organizations. The accepted cases were classified into the following categories: 1) Coordination of human rights protection and investigation of human rights violations: 259 cases (42.46%) and 2) assistance coordination, research, and recommendations for the promotion and protection of human rights, as well as other forms of assistance 351 cases (57.54%). The top three issues that were most complained about were rights in justice process, rights and gender equality, and rights and status of persons. In the fiscal year 2023, the NHRCT completed a total of 194 complaints investigation reports consisting of 63 complaints within the fiscal year and 131 complaints from previous years. Of these 123 cases (63.40) involved acts or omissions of acts that violated human rights 16 and the NHRCT made recommendations to the concerned authorities to prevent and rectify human rights violations. Examples include: 1) The case where police officers request cooperation in obtaining Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) samples from individuals released according to the policies or directives of the Royal Thai Police, citing reasons related to public interest and the consent of those to be examined, represents an undue limitation on individuals’ rights and freedoms. It is also a selective practice that is unjust towards individuals. The NHRCT recommends the cancellation of such policies or directives and advocates for the collection of genetic material from individuals only in cases processed through legal procedures for criminal investigation; and 2) In cases where the media presents news without obscuring or blurring the faces of individuals involved in the case, provides detailed steps and methods of committing the crime, creates intimidation, and attempts to solicit speculative information, the NHRCT recommends that media organizations, including radio, television, and online news producers, educate about privacy rights and guidelines for presenting news to media professionals. This is to avoid unnecessary disclosure of personal ร าย งานผลกา รปฏิ บั ติ งา นคณ ะกรรมการสิ ท ธิ มนุษ ย ช น แห่ ง ช าติ