{"id":58783,"date":"2026-06-24T16:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldvision.or.th\/?p=58783"},"modified":"2026-06-24T16:27:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:27:54","slug":"from-law-to-implementation-mechanisms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.or.th\/en\/news-en\/from-law-to-implementation-mechanisms\/","title":{"rendered":"From Law to Implementation Mechanisms"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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On 19 June 2026, World Vision Foundation of<\/strong> Thailand, <\/strong>as one of 18 civil society organizations in Northern Thailand, co-signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) \u201cto advance the Ethnic Groups\u2019 Way of Life Protection and Promotion Act B.E. 2568 (2025)\u201d<\/strong> into practical implementation. The initiative emphasizes translating \u201cpolicy intent\u201d <\/strong>into \u201carea-based outcomes\u201d <\/strong>that can tangibly improve the quality of life of Indigenous peoples and ethnic groups.<\/p>

This movement follows the enactment of Thailand\u2019s first law establishing a framework to protect rights, cultural diversity of Indigenous peoples, and human dignity of ethnic groups. The law operates through a four-tier mechanism: the Committee on the Protection and Promotion of Ethnic Groups\u2019 Way of Life<\/strong> (policy mechanism), the National Council on the Protection and Promotion of Ethnic Groups\u2019 Way of Life<\/strong> (participatory mechanism), the Subcommittee on Ethnic Way of Life and Historical Data Development <\/strong>(academic mechanism), and the Committee for the Administration of Protected Ethnic Cultural Areas<\/strong> (area-based mechanism). This structure forms an integrated governance system that facilitates collaboration among the state, civil society, and communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The role of World Vision Foundation of Thailand in supporting the Ethnic Groups Act<\/strong><\/h3>

The World Vision Foundation of Thailand plays a key role as an \u201coperational intermediary\u201d<\/strong> linking policy mechanisms to field implementation, particularly across three main dimensions:<\/p>

\u2022 Access to basic rights,<\/strong> such as healthcare, education, and social protection\u2022 Legal status development <\/strong>for stateless and undocumented populations\u2022 Empowerment of communities and children and youth<\/strong><\/p>

Mr. Sumit Worpapho, Specialist in Legal Status Development at the World Vision Foundation of Thailand and member of the Working Group on Enhancing Access to Health Services for Uninsured Thai Populations, <\/strong>noted that the full utilization of the law\u2019s mechanisms would enhance field operations:<\/p>

\u201cThis law is beneficial to both health and legal status work that the World Vision Foundation of Thailand is implementing. We would like to see the mechanisms and provisions of the law fully integrated and utilized to maximize effectiveness, ultimately contributing to real improvements in the quality of life of ethnic groups.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Six strategic pillars for<\/strong> implementation<\/strong><\/h3>

Under the MOU, the network of 18 organizations has identified six strategic areas:<\/p>

  1. Supporting the development of subordinate legislation and advocating enabling policies at national and local levels<\/li>
  2. Strengthening capacity and rights-based knowledge at the community level<\/li>
  3. Building collaborative networks with government agencies and local administrative organizations<\/li>
  4. Developing knowledge systems and ethnic data platforms<\/li>
  5. Protecting vulnerable groups and improving quality of life<\/li>
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    A message from the National Director: <\/strong>Transforming \u201crights\u201d into \u201cstructural opportunities\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>

    Ms. Rosalin Kowae, National Director of the World Vision Foundation of Thailand,<\/strong> provided a strategic perspective on the organization\u2019s role:<\/p>

    \u201cThe World Vision Foundation of Thailand is deeply honored to be part of advancing the Ethnic Groups\u2019 Way of Life Protection and Promotion Act B.E. 2568 (2025), which marks a significant step forward for Thai society in strengthening the protection of rights, dignity, and cultural diversity of Indigenous peoples and ethnic groups. This law not only focuses on protection but also promotes, restores, and creates opportunities for communities to sustain their ways of life and identities with pride, while actively participating in shaping their own futures and that of the country.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

    The National Director emphasized that \u201caccess to basic rights and legal recognition\u201d are foundational to sustainable development, especially for children and youth in remote areas.<\/p>

    The organization has outlined five key operational directions to support the law\u2019s implementation:<\/p>