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Social Security board vote excludes 1.2 million migrant workers

Thailand gears up for a landmark Social Security board election on 24 December, amidst controversy over the exclusion of migrant workers. Amidst this, progressive candidates are rallying to transform the system from the inside.
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Thai activists rally for menstrual rights

Thai labour law remains silent on the issue of menstrual leave, contrasting sharply with the growing societal openness towards discussing issues like period pains and the accessibility of sanitary products.
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Photo: Women Workers for Justice Group (WJG)
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Thai army must compensate family of killed Lahu rights defender

A landmark decision by Thailand's Supreme Court orders the Royal Thai Army to provide compensation to the family of Chaiyaphum Pasae, a 17-year-old human rights defender who was shot dead by a soldier six years ago.
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Northern Thai communities challenge Yuam Water Diversion Project

Amid mounting concerns over the credibility of Environmental Impact Assessments in Thailand, a coalition of communities in four northern river basins has filed a lawsuit against the massive Yuam water diversion project.
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Legal abortion remains unattainable in Bangkok hospitals

Thailand has more than 69,000 doctors, nearly half are in Bangkok. Still, there is no public hospital providing free abortion services under universal healthcare. Advocates are calling for medical staff to adhere to the law.
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Thai court clears park rangers in murder case of activist ‘Billy’

Four park rangers have been acquitted, while the former national park chief is sentenced to prison in connection with the disappearance of the prominent Karen activist, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. For the family, the quest for justice continues.
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Thailand seals 29-year power deal with Pak Beng Dam

Thailand will buy electricity from the Pak Beng Dam in Laos for the next 29 years. And no, people didn’t have a say in it.
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Alarm raised over Thai mangrove forests handover to energy firms

Under the Thai government’s “carbon credits” scheme, about 17,000 acres of mangrove forest lands are being placed under the oversight of multi-million baht corporations, leaving some conservationists uneasy.
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Thailand takes major step towards open pollution data

Aiming for clearer skies, a Thai court has delivered a landmark ruling that demands heightened transparency concerning industrial emissions.
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Photo: Tadchakorn Kitchaiphon/Greenpeace Thailand
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