The Isaan Record () (established in 2011) is an online Thai and English language media outlet based in Khon Kaen, Thailand, focused on environmental, social, and political news in Isaan (Northeastern) Thailand.
History
2021 writer visa revocation On 18 February 2021, David Streckfuss, an American scholar and international coordinator of The Isaan Record, had his contract as a professor at Khon Kaen University (KKU), resulting in his visa being revoked on 18 March 2021. Streckfuss has previously written on land's lese-majeste law. In May 2021, Streckfuss was subsequently issued a new work visa.
2026 lawsuit In 2025, Natural Resources and Environment minister Suchart Chomklin filed two defamation lawsuits against The Isaan Record editor and editor-in-chief, following the outlet's coverage of a labour trafficking scandal and allegations of bribery of Suchart. Suchart's lawsuits were characterized by the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand as strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP).
Awards and recognition In September 2025, The Isaan Record released "Blood Berries | หมากไม้", a documentary focused on the experiences of Thai migrant workers in Finland picking wild berries. In 2026, the documentary won a Best Human Rights Film award at the Montreal Women Film Festival in Canada.
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