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Compensation awarded in Thai gold mine pollution case
Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Civil Court has ruled in favour of 382 residents of Phichit and Phetchabun provinces, ordering the operator of the Chatree gold mine operator to pay compensation of up to 200,000 baht per person, and to restore contaminated waterways after finding its operations caused harmful pollution and health impacts.
Activists oppose Akara permits
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2022
» A group of about 30 activists on Wednesday demanded an explanation of the government's decision to extend Akara Resources Plc's licences for gold mining for another 10 years.
Govt vows more oversight of gold mine
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2022
» The Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM) has issued a clarification about the resumed mining operations of Akara Resources Plc, in response to a call by local villagers for a probe into alleged irregularities in the reopening plan for Thailand's largest gold mine.
Disputed mine reopens with pledge of jobs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/01/2022
» Akara Resources Plc, a gold mining company with interests in the lower northern region, is preparing to resume operations and has pledged to employ residents from local communities after being closed in 2016 following accusations of pollution including improper toxic waste disposal.
Pheu Thai points gold finger at PM
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/10/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should take responsibility for the row that erupted after the government suspended operations at a gold mine four years ago, says the Pheu Thai Party.
Money trail points to bribery in mine dispute
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2020
» An inquiry panel looking into kickback allegations involving an Australia-based gold mining firm and Thai state officials has found documents that might prove the company had paid bribes to the officials, according to graftbuster Supa Piyajitti.
Phichit gold mine arbitration to begin next month
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2020
» The arbitration against the government for ordering the closure of a gold mine in Phichit will start on Feb 3 in Singapore, according to Sarawut Benjakul, secretary-general of the Office of the Court of Justice.
Shuttered gold mine 'may reopen'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/08/2019
» A controversial Phichit gold mine operated by Akara Resources Plc could soon be operating again after Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit pledged to look into the case.
Mine owner takes govt to arbitration
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/06/2019
» An Australian gold mining firm is seeking negotiations with the new government over the case in which it was ordered to cease mining operations in Phichit two years ago.
Akara Resources seeks arbitration with govt over Phichit mine
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/06/2019
» An Australian gold mining firm is seeking negotiations with the new government over the case in which it was ordered to cease mining operations in Phichit two years ago.