A/HRC/33/16 human trafficking, child and labour abuse, gambling and prostitution. It does not deprive defendants of the right to file complaints against military officers in case of abuse of power. 120. The Thai monarchy has always been the main pillar of Thai society. Section 112 of the Criminal Code protects the rights or reputation of the King, the Queen and the Heir apparent or the Regent, in a similar way that libel law does for commoners. As with other criminal offences, proceedings on the lese-majesty cases are conducted in accordance with due legal process. The Computer Crime Act is under amendment to make clearer definitions in each section to prevent misinterpretation of the law. 121. Thailand currently hosts over 100,000 displaced persons from Myanmar, and irregular migrants and asylum seekers from other countries. Thailand has started its internal process to study the feasibility of a screening mechanism to distinguish those with genuine protection needs from economic migrants. 122. The use of military courts is limited to serious offences, most of which relate to the possession or the use of heavy firearms. Military judges have similar knowledge and experiences, including on human rights, and defendants are given the same rights as in an ordinary court. This is to ensure the right to fair trial in judicial proceedings during this political transition of the country. 123. Thailand provides basic education to every child regardless of nationality and legal status. Every school in Thailand must admit children who are legal or illegal migrants, unregistered or stateless children at no cost, so they can enjoy the same right to education as Thai children. 124. The Ministry of Education places a high priority on teaching human rights concepts to children, particularly at the primary and secondary levels. The curriculum includes a separate subject on civic education, specifying the rights and responsibilities of Thai citizens. Capacity-building is also provided to teachers. 125. Australia encouraged Thailand to continue its effort to reduce impunity and protect the rights of victims and vulnerable communities. It was concerned about limitations on freedom of expression and assembly, the extension of law enforcement powers to military personnel and using military courts to try civilians. 126. Austria was concerned about the special powers of the National Council for Peace and Order that limit human rights and the rule of law, the minimum age of criminal responsibility and the safety of journalists. 127. Azerbaijan welcomed measures to strengthen the normative and institutional framework for human rights protection, especially for gender equality, access to justice and the protection of vulnerable persons, and against human trafficking and corruption. 128. Bahrain welcomed increased awareness-raising and respect of human rights. 129. Bangladesh noted the challenges faced by Thailand, including a middle-income trap, widening inequality and unfair distribution of income. 130. Belgium was concerned about the situation of fundamental freedoms and the precarious situation of human rights defenders. 131. Bhutan welcomed the National Economic and Social Development Plans and the sufficiency economy. 132. The Plurinational State of Bolivia acknowledged the achievements made since the first cycle. 133. Botswana noted the Gender Equality Act, the amendments to the 2008 AntiTrafficking in Persons Act and to the Criminal Code on child pornography. 11