รายงานผลการประเมินสถานการณ์ ด้านสิทธิมนุษยชนของประเทศไทย ปี 2565 that comprehensive and appropriate remedy and assistance should be provided to affected persons of all groups. Freedom of expression, freedom of the press and freedom of association In 2022, prosecution relating to the exercise of the freedom of expression and the enforcement of the Digital Economy and Society Ministry’s new decree on the suppression of the dissemination of computer information might stimulate fear among people in expressing opinions. For the exercise of the freedom of the press, ethical standards of journalists were yet to be formulated while there were reports that some journalists were injured during their coverage of the political demonstrations. Regarding the freedom of association, the NHRCT recommended that the bill on the operations of non-profit organizations be revised. The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) has conducted public hearings to modify the bill, the result of which needs to be followed up. The NHRCT urges the government to respect the aforementioned freedoms in compliance with the Constitution and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). 3 Human Rights Situation Relating to Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Workers’ rights In 2022, the government made efforts to better protect labour rights, including providing for protection of service contractors, raising maternity leave, and adjusting the minimum wages. The government prepared a bill on independent labour protection and relaxed the procedures 001-234 V9 CS6.indd 15 15 for obtaining legal immigration status and work permits for migrant workers. However, there were still challenges in promoting employment and developing necessary skills for workers in the post-COVID-19 pandemic and addressing unfair dismissal or noncompliance with labour laws. HIV testing as a prior requirement for employment is the subject of many complaints to the NHRCT and a problematic issue that needs to be taken seriously. The proposal of the bill on the elimination of discrimination against persons should thus be expedited. Migrant workers are still denied of the right to elect Social Security Committee members and relevant regulations need to be amended. Right to health A significant situation of the right to health in 2022 was the lack of a healthcare scheme for migrant workers and many of their children. In terms of mental health, the government increased medical care channels for persons with mental health problems with the use of technology to provide counselling services. However, the success rate of suicide has continuously risen every year, with children and youth being among those at high risks of suicide. Regarding the use of cannabis, there were occasional reports of health effects potentially caused by cannabis and problems of cannabis use among children and youth. Although there were several laws to protect public health, unclear and incomprehensive enforcement mechanisms resulted in inadequate and ineffective prevention of the impact caused by the use of cannabis. Right to education In 2022, the government made efforts to provide on-site teaching by providing vaccines for 3/14/23 8:40 PM