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Use Case: Supporting Mandatory Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence Legislation in Thailand

The problem

Thailand’s Ministry of Justice wanted to develop a national law on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD). While political will was growing, there was a key challenge:

“How to ensure the legislation aligns with international standards and the evolving EU legal landscape  and is tailored to the Thai context?”

The context

Thailand had already taken important steps by adopting a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. With EU legislation (like the CSDDD and EU Forced Labour Regulation) advancing rapidly, Thai lawmakers sought to position the country as a leader in responsible business conduct in Asia. The European Union supported this ambition by funding a technical assistance project.

Use Case Supporting Mandatory Human Rights Environmental Due Diligence Legislation in Thailand

Our action

As international expert, HUMAN RIGHTS AT WORK worked closely with Thai legal experts and government officials to:

  • Ensure the draft law aligned with the UNGPs, OECD Guidelines, and key EU directives and regulations;
  • Review and compare relevant legislative models (Germany, France, EU draft);
  • Facilitate dialogue with stakeholders from civil society, business and government;
  • Provide input on the scope, definitions, due diligence steps, and enforcement mechanisms.

The result

  • A draft Act that reflects international best practices and fits the Thai legal framework;
  • Broad stakeholder input  thanks to a participatory process;
  • International recognition of Thailand’s leadership in advancing mandatory HREDD.

Insights

Aligning national legislation with international standards is not a copy-paste exercise. It requires translating global principles into local reality — with space for dialogue, context sensitivity, and long-term vision.

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