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Thai Court Holds Multinational Mining Firm Accountable for Environmental Damage in Landmark Class Action Ruling
In a significant judicial development that underscores the growing movement for corporate accountability in Southeast Asia, the Bangkok Civil Court has issued a landmark ruling against Akara Resources, a subsidiary of the Australian mining giant Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd. The court held the corporation responsible for widespread environmental contamination and health impacts resulting from its operation […]
Thai Authorities Urged to Halt Deportation of Vietnamese Activist Le Chi Thanh Amid Transnational Repression Concerns
Human Rights Watch has issued an urgent appeal to the Thai government to immediately release Le Chi Thanh, a prominent Vietnamese anti-corruption activist, and to prevent his forced repatriation to Vietnam. The international rights watchdog warned that returning Le Chi Thanh to his home country would expose him to a high risk of arbitrary detention, […]
