Landmark win for Thai villagers, but gold mine appeal delays justice

Mongabay
Apr 14, 2026, 4:01 am180 ptsTrendingTop
In a landmark verdict, the Bangkok Civil Court last month held the operator of a gold mine liable for environmental and health damages, ordering it to compensate nearly 400 villagers. But the company is appealing against the ruling, which will likely delay payouts and prolong a decade-long legal fight, reports…

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