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On 4 November 2026, a consultation on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) and Thailand’s draft legislation on responsible business conduct was convened by the Human Rights and Development Foundation (HRDF), in collaboration with the Community Resource Centre Foundation, at Paradise Hotel. The meeting brought together community representatives, civil society networks, workers’ groups, legal professionals, and stakeholders from across Northern Isan.
Issues concerning industrial development, the use of natural resources and environmental protection, as well as labour rights in both formal and informal sectors, were discussed through the perspectives and experiences shared by participants. The discussions highlighted the interconnected relationship between business operations, communities, the environment, and people throughout value chains.
Recommendations focused on improving access to information, promoting meaningful participation by communities and workers, strengthening human rights and environmental risk assessment, preventing and addressing potential adverse impacts, and developing appropriate grievance and remedy mechanisms.
The views and recommendations gathered during the consultation will be compiled to inform policy proposals to be submitted to the government and further discussions on the development of the draft legislation.
Promoting responsible business conduct requires collaboration across all sectors to ensure that economic development goes hand in hand with respect for human rights, environmental protection, and stakeholder participation.
