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Govt urged to delay dam consultation
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/12/2024
» Activists are calling on the government to delay the public hearing process on the controversial Sanakham hydropower project in Laos, citing a lack of sufficient information from the project's developer.
Mekong hydropower projects worry NHRC
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/10/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says transboundary hydropower dam projects along the Mekong River pose a risk to Thailand's environment, economy and community safety.
Future of rivers in PM's hands
News, Pianporn Deetes, Published on 25/09/2023
» In a speech to parliament on Sept 11, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin outlined policies, action plans and commitments that his government will take over the next four years for the "benefit and happiness of all Thai people".
Prawit urges panel to study dam impact
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/03/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon yesterday warned the Thai National Mekong Committee (TNMC) to look out for any issue that may arise from the construction of the Sanakham hydroelectric dam in Laos.
Energy deal 'must be deferred'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2022
» The House committee on foreign affairs is calling for the deferment of an electricity trading agreement with two new hydropower dams in Laos with links to a local firm after reviewing the cross-border impact.
Lack of data stalls Mekong dam
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2021
» Thailand has yet to start a stage of Procedures for Notification, Prior Consultation and Agreements (PNPCA) for Lao's newest run-of-river Sanakham Dam due to insufficient information from the Chinese project developer, the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has revealed.
Govt urged to tax Mekong development projects
News, Published on 14/03/2021
» Local communities along the Mekong River are asking the government to establish a fund, made up of collected tax revenues from development projects on the waterway, to compensate villagers affected by them.
A year like no other
Asia focus, Published on 28/12/2020
» In a world under siege from a relentless virus, Asia's resilience was tested to the utmost. Asia Focus staff look back at key events
Lao dam construction draws complaint from Bangkok
News, Published on 28/12/2020
» 5The Lao government's decision to construct the Sanakham dam, a run-off reservoir on the Mekong River, caused concerns about territorial security in Bangkok. The government recently sent a message to Vientiane, saying Thailand may not end up purchasing the power generated by the 684-megawatt hydroelectric dam -- which will be located just two kilometres from the Thai border in Loei -- if the issues aren't addressed.
Thai govt threatens to veto new Lao dam
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/12/2020
» LOEI: Thai authorities are not happy with the potential environmental impact of the planned Sanakham hydroelectric dam in Laos and have hinted they may exercise a section of the Mekong River Agreement to halt the scheme, according to Somkiat Prajamwong, secretary-general of the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR).