Thailand authorities and a Thai-owned gold-mining company should immediately drop criminal defamation complaints filed against a 15-year-old schoolgirl as well as the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) and four individuals employed and previously employed by Thai PBS, Fortify Rights said..The company should also drop a civil defamation suit filed against six villagers for erecting signs regarding the mine in their community…

These defamation charges and complaints infringe on the right to freedom of expression in Thailand, Fortify Rights said…

Between 2007 and 2015, Tungkum Ltd. has brought at least 19 criminal and civil lawsuits against 33 members of the KRBKG (Khon Rak Ban Kerd Group)…