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Activists navigate defamation minefield

Activist Puttanee Kangkun faces a maximum of 42 years in prison after being sued for defamation and libel by the poultry company Thammakaset. (Lauren DeCicca/The New York Times)

Sutharee Wannasiri knew the poultry company had violated labour laws. She went on Twitter in 2017 to share a video containing an interview with an employee who said he had to work day and night with no day off.

The poultry company hit back, suing Sutharee for defamation and libel. Although a court found her not guilty in 2020, the company wasn’t done.

While the case was still pending, her colleague at their human rights organisation spoke up for Sutharee on Twitter and Facebook. She, too, ended up being sued for defamation and libel. Now the colleague,…

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