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Den Khamlae
เด่น คำแหล้
DisappearedApril 16, 2016
SpouseSuphap Khamlae

Den Khamlae (Thai: เด่น คำแหล้) was a Karen farmer land rights activist in Thailand. In April 2016, Den disappeared from Chaiyaphum province's Khon San district amidst a land dispute, and has been missing since.

Activism

Den campaigned for land rights for poor residents of Chaiyaphum province in Isaan. He was the head of the Kok Yao community.

Disappearance

On 16 April 2016, Den disappeared after entering the Khok Yao Forest to collect bamboo shoots and mushrooms. Human remains were later found that were believed to be Den's, according to a Central Institute of Forensic Science investigation.

References

  1. ^ Reporters, Post (April 22, 2016). "Activist goes missing amid land dispute". Bangkok Post. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  2. "Blessing ceremony for freed land-rights activist". nationthailand. January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  3. "7 Years after Disappearance of Den Khamlae, Justice Still Delayed | Prachatai English". prachataienglish.com. April 20, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  4. Wongsamuth, Nanchanok (August 21, 2016). "Where hope has vanished". Bangkok Post. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  5. "Den Khamlae - The disappearing face of a land rights movement - The Isaan Record". web.archive.org. October 31, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  6. "DSI looks for evidence of 2016 activist disappearance". nationthailand. September 5, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
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