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Police, villagers clash over new water projects
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/11/2013
» PHRAE - Around 500 dam protesters clashed with authorities at a public hearing on dam projects in the Yom River basin in the North.
Dam rivals fear conflict will erupt at hearing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/10/2013
» Phrae residents and environmental activists have accused politicians of mobilising about 5,000 dam supporters to attend the public hearing on dam projects on the Yom River in the northern province.
Activists fear pollution from Laos power plant
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/04/2013
» Environmental advocates fear pollution from the Hongsa coal power plant in Laos' Xayaburi province will affect residents in the adjacent province of Nan in Thailand.
Barriers to 'spare cities, cause higher water levels elsewhere'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/06/2012
» Bangkok and nearby cities are likely to be spared from severe flooding this year but mushrooming flood barriers could cause higher water levels than last year in certain areas, a group of Thai-based consulting firms predict.
Farmers cope and thrive despite water shortages
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/04/2012
» After suffering severe water shortages during dry seasons over the past few years, farmers in Phrae province have begun to adapt.
Residents experience the dark side of life at the coalface
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/04/2012
» It was finally a day to enjoy for six-year-old Nong Namtarn, who spent the whole afternoon playing outside with her friends. Unlike much of the past week, the weather was clear today, thanks to strong rains the night before.