On 3 April 2025, the Thailand Network Against Gender-Based Violence, comprising more than ten non-governmental organisations, collectively submitted the “Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Bill (People’s Edition)” to Parliament.
This legislative draft proposes several pivotal reforms aligned with international human rights standards and the principles enshrined in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand:
The People’s Bill does not merely seek text amendments; it addresses the critical need to transform societal structures, institutional systems, and cultural attitudes. It demands that the rights, safety, and dignity of survivors be treated as the paramount priority.
We invite all citizens to monitor and support this bill in its upcoming phases. The next step requires collecting no fewer than 10,000 signatures from eligible voters to formally propel the draft into parliamentary deliberation.
Following the submission of the legislative draft on 3 April 2025, the formal process will proceed through the following constitutional and statutory stages:
Constitutional Compliance Review (Within 15 Days): The Speaker of the House of Representatives will examine whether the People’s Bill complies with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, specifically regarding public rights, liberties, and state duties. Upon confirmation, written notification will be issued to the initiators to proceed.
Public Signature Campaign (10,000 Signatures): Following approval of the initial review, SHero and the network will launch a public campaign to collect 10,000 signatures from eligible voters, in accordance with the Initiative Act B.E. 2564 (2021). The objective is to conclude this campaign by June 2025, or sooner if possible.
Resubmission to Parliament: Once the required 10,000 signatures are successfully gathered, the bill, along with the registry of signatories, will be formally resubmitted to Parliament for official verification.
Signature Verification (Approximately 30 Days): Parliamentary officials will undertake the verification of the signatures. If the statutory threshold is met, the bill will advance to the next stage.
Public Consultation via Parliamentary Portal: Upon successful verification, the legislative draft will be published on the official parliamentary website to invite feedback and public consultation from citizens nationwide.
Inclusion in the Parliamentary Agenda: Having concluded all preliminary requirements, the People’s Bill will be placed on the agenda of the House of Representatives for formal legislative debate.
SHero remains firmly convinced that sustainable change can only be achieved through the concerted collaboration of all sectors—the state, civil society, and those with direct lived experience. We will continue our steadfast advance until Thai law is capable of truly protecting survivors.
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