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November 20, 20210

Greta Thunberg: COP26, Fake Promise and Green Washing Festival

(Photo source: Guardian News) The article focuses on Greta Thunberg’s views and participation in the COP26 summit. It highlights her criticisms of world leaders and her call for urgent action to address climate change. To…

November 11, 20210

Tara Buakamsri: COP26 and the Politics of Climate Change

The article discusses Tara Buakamsri’s perspective on the COP26 summit and the politics surrounding climate change. It highlights the challenges faced by developing countries and the need for global cooperation to address climate issues. To…

November 5, 20210

Our World Heritage is Deeply Tied to Rivers and They Need Protection from Dams (Commentary)

The article by Gary Lee, Sarinee Achavanuntakul and Eugene Siminov emphasizes the significance of rivers in preserving world heritage and the threats posed by dam projects. It advocates for the protection of rivers and the…

November 3, 20210

Thai Investors, Banks and Government and the Human Rights of Dawei

The article focuses on the Dawei project and its potential impacts on the environment and local communities. It sheds light on the role of Thai banks in financing the project and the need for greater…

September 15, 2021

COVID-19 DEBT RELIEF MEASURES INSUFFICIENT, RETAIL BORROWERS SAID; FAIR FINANCE THAILAND ADVOCATES 6 MEASURES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEBT RELIEF

As COVID-19 epidemic still rages on in Thailand, with high levels of daily infections and death tolls, government measures to contain the epidemic such as lockdowns has led to severe disruptions of economic activities and,…

September 14, 20210

The Situation and Needs of Retail Debtors Affected by COVID-19

This study was surveyed situation of Thai’s retail deptors during Covid-19 to understand comments and needs on financial support measures. To read the full report, click here.

August 24, 20210

KBank’s Response to Myanmar Coup

Over 200 days post-Myanmar coup, only KBank among 12 Thai businesses took measures in line with human rights concerns. KBank postponed investments, suspended its Myanmar office operations, and emphasized its commitment to UNGPs and ILO…

August 9, 20210

Somporn Pengkam: Stop Human Rights Abuse Projects

Interviewing Penchom Saetang focused on the effect of Large-scale projects financed by financial institution that can lead to human rights abuses. Financial institutions must ensure their investments don’t contribute to such violations. To read the…

July 26, 20210

The Cooperative System is a Fair Solution for Platform Labor

In Thailand, ‘Platform workers’ face challenges like low wages and lack of job security, often misclassified as ‘freelancers’ by companies. The cooperative system is a fair solution for platform labor. To read the full report,…

July 22, 20210

From the Mother’s Womb to the Bank

Interviewing Penchom Saetang, the Founding Executive Director of Ecological Alert and Recovery–Thailand (EARTH), a non-profit foundation focused on health and the environment, regarding the role of financial institutions and the effect of lending on pollution…