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#90 Nareeluc Pairchaiyapoom: Why the Global South Wants Mandatory Due Diligence

What are the reasons behind Thailand’s moves to introduce mandatory supply chain due diligence legislation? Listen to Nareeluc Pairchaiyapoom, Director of the International Human Rights Division at Thailand’s Ministry of Justice.

Why is Thailand determined to be the first government in Asia to pass a mandatory human rights due diligence law for companies, and what are the implications for the rest of the world?

In this episode of the Frankly Speaking podcast, Richard Howitt was joined by Nareeluc Pairchaiyapoom, Director of the International Human Rights Division at Thailand’s Ministry of Justice.  

Together they discussed how responsible business has evolved in Thailand over the past decade, including the country’s two National Actional Plans on Business and Human Rights. You’ll also hear more about:

  • The latest developments of the mandatory due diligence bill in the National Assembly of Thailand
  • The impact that the pushback against human rights and environmental due diligence in the US and the EU is having on progress in Thailand
  • Why the Thai government sees stronger corporate human rights legislation as part of its journey towards gaining OECD membership and becoming a fully developed country
  • How the Thailand's first and second National Action Plans (NAPs) have been received by Thai companies
  • Nareeluc’s greatest takeaway from her work on advancing corporate accountability

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