by the Constitutional Court of Thailand

“ The Constitution, section 30, in principle recognises every person's equality before the law, guarantees to all the equal protection of the laws and forbids unfair discrimination against persons on grounds of their disabilities. The Constitution, section 29, also peremptorily prohibits the restriction of personal rights and freedoms constitutionally recognised, save where the restriction is permitted by the legal provisions, is made only for the purposes constitutionally allowed and to the extent necessary, and is not prejudicial to the subject of the rights and freedoms concerned. ”

“ The Convention also defines "discrimination on grounds of disability" as any distinction, exclusion or restriction on the basis of disability which has the purpose or effect of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal basis with others, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field, including all forms of discrimination and denial of reasonable accommodation. ”

“ The law which restricts personal rights and freedoms must definitely be framed. For example, the nature of the physical or mental condition inappropriate for judicial service must be described, so that the public would be informed of which right and freedom is to be restricted by the law in question. ”