The junta should refrain from human rights violations and rescind orders that affected them to set an example, said Chayika Wongsapachan, Pheu Thai foreign affairs working group member.

The government has continued to exercise its absolute power even though the new Constitution had already come into effect, she said. She pointed to the mistrust among government officials as well as the general public. It is a serious violation of human rights, Chayika said.

The Pheu Thai official urged the junta to revoke any existing orders and stop arbitrary detention for so-called “attitude adjustment” as well as stop trying civilians in the military court.

Next, the government should stop abusing any laws or measures in a discriminatory manner, she said, citing it could lead to conflict in society. It should hasten to realise reforms in the justice system, Chayika added.

Thirdly, the junta should allow freedom of expression and public participation in finding solutions to the problems facing the country, she said.

Lastly, it should return power to the people and respect their rights as well as stop the ongoing political purge so to lead the country towards democracy and make the national agenda of human rights acceptable to all parties, Chayika said.