#PeopleOverProfit - Thailand Wants OECD Membership But Won’t Protect the Planet nor Its People

Early this week, #Thailand took a key step as part of its accession process to the #OECD, by submitting a self-assessment report and analysing compliance of Thai laws with OECD standards.

🔗 Access our Briefer to learn more about Thailand’s accession process: bit.ly/KeyToOECD

While Thailand portrays itself as a champion on responsible business conduct, we know too well the reality: exploited migrant workers, Indigenous Peoples evicted from their lands, rural communities suffering health issues and environmental contamination like the Phichit Villagers, human rights defenders criminalised. And no justice, no accountability.

🔗 How is Thailand failing communities impacted by corporate abuse? Check out our #JusticeForPhichit campaign: bit.ly/Justice4PhichitTimeline

Thailand can no longer put profit over people and the planet. The world is watching!

We call on:

➡️ Thailand to ensure meaningful consultation of rightsholders as part of the development of the Responsible Business Conduct Bill as well as any other laws.

➡️ Thailand to amend the Responsible Business Conduct Bill to incorporate the recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ right to FPIC, adopt a gender-sensitive approach and deterrent penalties in case of non-compliance and violations - including civil and criminal liability

➡️ The OECD to remind Thailand of its duty to ensure effective consultation and participation and transparency.

These echo our call for stronger right-based standards on corporate accountability and climate justice we made at the OECD last October; in particular the importance of recognising FPIC as part of Just Transition.

🔗 Learn more about our engagement at the OECD: bit.ly/ManushyaAtOECD

The voices and realities of the People must be at the center of policy developments - not elite people in black suits! Until the government protects its People and the Planet and holds companies accountable - Thailand is NOT ready for the OECD!

#WeAreManushyan ♾️ Equal Human Beings 

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