the report that more time was needE!d ·to define the concept of discrimination. 3. Under Thai law, a woman must take her husband's name. Given that bigamy was still practised in Thailand, she wondered whether several wives taking the name of the same husband did not result in confusion. According to the report, the exercise of the rights provided for under the Thai Constitution was subject to considerations of national security. In that connection, she wished to knm.r whether there were any political prisoners in Thailand and, if so, whether any of them were women. 4. Ms, A.JS:h)_Q\TSU said that she had been impressed to learn that Thai women had obtained the right to vote in 1932. Sbe would appreciate clarification ot the fact that while equality of men and women had been made explicit in the 1974 Constitution, that equality was only implicit in the 1978 Constitution. 5. It was disappointing that the Thai Government had ~ntered so many reservations, some of which concerned the most fundamental articles of the Convention. She doubted whether the latter reservations were compatible with the object and purpose of the Convention. She was glad that the Government intended to withdraw several of its reservations and hoped that it would do so as soon as possible. 6. She welcomed the establishment of the National Commission on Women's Affairs, which would contribute greatly to the advancement of women in '!hailand. 7. Ms.~ALLA-T_CH~GA.I said that, since discrimination against women continued in Thailand and since development could not proceed without the advancement of women, it was disappointing to see so many reservations to the Convention. She hoped that some, if not all of the reservations, would be withdrawn. e. Ms, ILIC said that ~he appreciated the intention of the Thai Government to withdraw its reservations to the Convention. As she understood it, while Thailand 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a report or statement made by a representative of a country or organization at a United Nations conference on women's rights. The text discusses the situation of women in Thailand, specifically the laws and policies related to women's rights, and expresses concerns and hopes for the advancement of women in the country. The text also mentions the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the reservations made by the Thai Government to the Convention.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, Education