Nakhon Phanom community demands justice from SEZ development
Locked in a legal battle with a government bent on building a Special Economic Zone over their homes, a community is split over how to secure their land rights.
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Isaan’s future: Thanathorn on moving the region forward
On a visit to the Northeast, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkij revealed his views on inequality, decentralization, and the dangers of authoritarianism.
Khon Kaen mayor defends light rail project against meddling from Bangkok
A tussle over who gets to build and operate Khon Kaen City’s urban light rail system is threatening the project’s arrival.
Dissenting voices from Isaan on four years of military rule
Two members of the northeastern NGO community talk about four years of military rule.
Why can’t Thailand’s provinces elect their own governors?
Political scientist Thanet Charoenmuang on the history of (de)centralization of the Thai state.
Activists mobilize 300 supporters to protect water reservoir in Sakon Nakhon
A environmental group in Sakon Nakhon Province’s Wanon Niwat District is mobilizing local residents to protect the area’s main water reservoir from the impact of industrialization projects.
Patterns of intimidation – Authorities target activists and their families in the Northeast
Activists in the Northeast say authorities have been harassing their families through unannounced home visits and phone calls.
Sakon Nakhon anti-mining activist files police complaint over intimidation
An environmental activist in Sakon Nakhon filed a complaint with the provincial police, contending that a man who claimed to be a police officer had threatened his family.
“We Walk” activists carry anti-junta protest from Bangkok to Khon Kaen
Activists of the “People GO Network” are close to completing their march from Bangkok to Khon Kaen in protest against the military government.