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UNDP report says human rights defenders are targeted by businesses, 30% are victims of violence resulting in loss of life.

20 Sept 01:06 Key points summarised by AI

A new UNDP report indicates that 30% of outspoken Thai activists experienced fatal violence from businesses they campaigned against between 2001 and 2021.
Businesses utilize legal action (109 lawsuits, predominantly from mining, livestock, and energy industries), intimidation, spying, and direct violence to silence human rights defenders.
Over 25 years, 4% of human rights defenders covered by the report have died or been forcibly disappeared, underscoring the extreme risks they face.
The report recommends that the Thai government and relevant agencies recognize and protect human rights defenders, aligning with the nation's commitments to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 16 and 10).

Yesterday 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.