Contents Message from the Minister of Justice iii Preface v Acknowledgments vii Human Rights: Foundation, Development and the Universal Declaration 1 Executive Summary 5 THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS: VOICES AND COMMENTARY Article 1 Commentary by Mr. Anand Panyarachun Article 2 Commentary by Ms. Tuenjai Deetes Article 3 Commentary by Mr. Chanchao Chaiyanukit Article 4 Commentary by Dr. Saisuree Chutikul Article 5 Commentary by Mr. Nathee Chitsawang Article 6 Commentary by Dr. Sriprapa Petcharamesree Article 7 Commentary by Mr. Sithisakdi Vanachakij Article 8 Commentary by Professor Vitit Muntarbhorn Article 9 Commentary by Mr. Thongbai Thongpao Article 10 Commentary by Mr. Surasee Kosolnavin Article 11 Commentary by Ms. Suwanna Suwanjuta 9 13 17 21 27 31 35 39 43 47 51