Summary of Bill HRES 369
Bill 118 HRES 369, titled "Supporting the United States-Thailand alliance and urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression ahead of the 2023 general elections in Thailand," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.
The purpose of this resolution is to reaffirm the strong alliance between the United States and Thailand and to urge the government of Thailand to uphold democratic principles and human rights. Specifically, the resolution calls on the Thai government to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression in the lead-up to the 2023 general elections in Thailand.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of these values in maintaining a strong and stable relationship between the United States and Thailand. It also highlights the need for the Thai government to ensure that the upcoming elections are free, fair, and transparent, and that all citizens have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 369 aims to support the United States-Thailand alliance while also urging the government of Thailand to uphold democratic principles and human rights as they prepare for the 2023 general elections.