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  • FEATURE

The woman helping the Mlabri weave a new future

In the mountains of northern Thailand, a woman's quest to reclaim the Mlabri's lost dignity has helped the once-marginalised ethnic group gain recognition and a voice in their own future.
  • 15 min read
Chanakarn Laosarakham/HaRDstories
  • REPORT

In Thailand’s forests, a conflict over conservation, land rights and climate action

Two new decrees, aimed at addressing land disputes and tackling climate change, have drawn criticism for prioritising conservation over the rights of forest communities.
  • 4 min read
IMN Indigenous Media Network
  • FEATURE

In Ayutthaya, farmers pay the price for Bangkok’s dry feet

Year after year, Ayutthaya tackles floods to safeguard the capital. Now, its residents are calling to have a say in Thailand’s flood management.
  • 7 min read
Luke Duggleby/HaRDstories
  • NEWS

Will Thailand lead or lag in tackling plastic pollution?

The country’s ambitious plastic roadmap has stalled in recent years, leaving its oceans vulnerable. As the Busan negotiations approach, Thailand has yet to clarify its position.
  • 4 min read
Luke Duggleby
  • PROFILE

The man saving hundreds from Southeast Asia’s trafficking nightmare

From forced labour to cyber scams, the region’s human trafficking networks are constantly evolving. Meet Jaruwat Jinmonca, the man who is on a mission to rescue Thai victims from the clutches of these criminal enterprises.
  • 14 min read
Luke Duggleby/HaRDstories
  • NEWS

As Thailand’s rail project advances, one community fights back and wins

Thailand's high-speed rail project, a key component of China's Belt and Road Initiative, risks uprooting tens of thousands of households. But a recent land rights win by a local group sparks hope for a more equitable future.
  • 4 min read
Ken G Weber/HaRDstories
  • FEATURE

Restoration or greenwashing?

The country's mangrove restoration efforts are being fueled by a new carbon credit scheme, but concerns are mounting over potential greenwashing by high-polluting companies.
  • 7 min read
Luke Duggleby/HaRDstories
  • NEWS

A battle over words derails ethnic recognition in Thailand

A single word – 'indigenous' – has become a flashpoint in Thailand’s attempt to legislate protections for its diverse ethnic minorities, threatening to derail years of advocacy work.
  • 4 min read
Photo: IMN Voices
  • REPORT

More paper tiger than game changer?

ASEAN's environmental rights declaration was meant to be a turning point for the region's green future. But activists say the accord is a missed opportunity for meaningful change.
  • 5 min read
Luke Duggleby/Redux
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