Thai politicians discussed human rights issues during an Amnesty International forum in Thailand last week.

Representatives from different political factions participated in debates held at the Lan Khon Muang grounds opposite Bangkok's City Hall on April 20.

The participants in the first round of the debate are Sudarat Keyuraphan, leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, Chaturon Chaisang, a member of the Pheu Thai Party, Parit Wacharasindhu from the Move Forward Party, Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, a member of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, Ratchada Thanadirek, a member of the Democrat Party, and Paiboon Nititawan from the Palang Pracharath Party.

The speakers in the second round were Voranai Vanijaka from the Chart Pattana Kla Party, Pisak Saichanaphan from the Chartthaipattana Party, Kornkanok Khamta from the Commoners' Party, Warong Dejkitvigrom from the Thai Pakdee Party, Kannavee Suebsang from the Prachachart Party, and Nada Chaiyajit from the Equality Party.

Each participant was asked to address to six human rights topics that they had chosen.

Chaturon of the Pheu Thai Party proposed amendments to Thailand's Criminal Procedure Code to solve issues of abusing legal procedures, such as denying bail requests without a proper reason.

Parit of the Move Forward Party tackled the issue of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, discussing possible changes to Thailand's harsh lese majeste law. He said his party also planned to amend laws related to legal procedures and security, such as the Prime Minister's emergency decree power.

Meanwhile, Sudarat, leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, said her group wanted to amend the Act on Media Ethics and Professional Standards, and also proposed the concept of a welfare state to eliminate inequality.

Finally, Paiboon of the Palang Pracharath Party said he believed Thailand's laws were in line with international standards and that everyone should be equally protected by it.

The forum comes just weeks before Thailand's general elections on May 14.