Panel Session 6
Ms. Pianporn Deetes
Thailand and Myanmar Campaigns Director, International Rivers
Biography:
Based in Thailand, since 2002, Pai’s work focuses on Mainland Southeast Asia’s major rivers; the Mekong and Salween. The work is on the protection and restoration of rivers ecosystems and rights of local communities. Her focus has been in particular on Thailand’s role as dam developer and financiers, and intended market for the hydroelectricity. Before joining International Rivers in 2010, Pai spent 7 years working with a Thai NGO Living River Siam (SEARIN), to empower riverine communities to protect their rivers. Pai has a BA in English and is an Ashoka Fellow.
Ms. Pianporn Deetes
Thailand and Myanmar Campaigns Director, International Rivers
Biography:
Based in Thailand, since 2002, Pai’s work focuses on Mainland Southeast Asia’s major rivers; the Mekong and Salween. The work is on the protection and restoration of rivers ecosystems and rights of local communities. Her focus has been in particular on Thailand’s role as dam developer and financiers, and intended market for the hydroelectricity. Before joining International Rivers in 2010, Pai spent 7 years working with a Thai NGO Living River Siam (SEARIN), to empower riverine communities to protect their rivers. Pai has a BA in English and is an Ashoka Fellow.