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The Royal Decree clarifies the Royal Commission to combat the gold mining litigation Open negotiations to end conflicts
Date Sep 01, 2020 at 1:40 PM
The Director General of the Department of Mines said it was necessary to prepare a budget to fight the arbitration process to resolve the disputes in the Akara mine case. Please believe in the best interests of the country.
Mr. Wissanu Tubtieng, Director General of the Department of Primary Industries and Mines (OCSC), revealed the dispute between the Akara gold mine between Thailand and King Gate Consolidated Limited arising from the region. The state recognizes and values caring for the environment. Timely public health and safety To protect people from immediate impacts
In the past, there have been ongoing complaints about the environmental and public health impacts surrounding gold mining areas and they have increased in intensity accordingly. The operation of the government is carried out in accordance with international standards in accordance with international law. Regarding the arbitration process, it is still in a prudent, adjusted and unified trial. At present, the arbitral tribunal has not yet made an award.
At the same time, the Dispute Resolution Committee between the Kingdom of Thailand and Kinggate Consolidated Limited, which is chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry. Stay open to the negotiation approach to find a mutually acceptable solution. Before the arbitral tribunal makes an award
However, please believe that the Thai side’s negotiating approach will be within the framework of the relevant laws. Defend the best interests of the country There is no favor or discrimination for any of the parties. Taking into account the balance that is fair for the people Local community AND the operators too
“With regard to budget matters that are in the public interest at this time, we would like to clarify this from King’sgate Consolidated Limited, Australia. The main shareholder of Akara Resources Public Company Limited has submitted the request for international arbitration to the Kingdom of Thailand. Under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement or TAFTA, the Royal Decree needs to use the budget to fight the case like Thailand. Using it as a professional salary in international law Including the costs of arbitration proceedings and defense proceedings In order to safeguard the interests of the rights recognized by Thailand under international law “
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