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Scrapping of Mekong 'rapids-blasting' long overdue
News, Pianporn Deetes, Published on 08/02/2020
» In a momentous win for the Mekong River, this week the Thai cabinet formally called for the cancellation of the Lancang-Mekong Navigation Channel Improvement Project, popularly known as the Mekong "rapids-blasting" project.
Mekong needs accountability, now
News, Pianporn Deetes, Published on 14/11/2017
» Last Wednesday, Pitsanukorn Deekaew, a resident of Chiang Khong district in Chiang Rai, received a welcome message from his lawyer. The appeal motion in his lawsuit regarding the Pak Beng dam project in Laos had been admitted for consideration by Thailand's Supreme Administrative Court.
Dam projects require serious debate
News, Pianporn Deetes, Published on 21/09/2017
» A review of Thailand's energy plans reveals an abundant electricity supply that vastly exceeds demand. So in the midst of this energy glut, why are we pushing hard to build more problematic hydroelectric dams in our neighbours' territories?
Investments should recognise local rights
News, Pianporn Deetes, Published on 22/05/2017
» A year ago, the cabinet issued a resolution recognising an obligation to protect human rights in Thai outbound investments. With Thai companies increasing their operations in neighbouring countries in sectors that carry significant risks for human rights and the environment, further action to put this important commitment into practice is now overdue.