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Govt railroading Chana complex
News, Editorial, Published on 12/07/2020
» It's a big relief that yesterday's forum on the Chana industrial complex in the province of Songkhla passed without confrontation or incident. Yet, it would be a big mistake for the state to use a forum that was riddled with irregularities to justify its push for the controversial scheme.
SEC forums 'insensitive'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/05/2020
» State agencies' plan to hold public consultations about the controversial Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) in Songkhla's Chana district this week deserve criticism, if not a certain amount of anger.
Pak Bara port delay move raises doubts
News, Editorial, Published on 22/07/2018
» To many, a news report that the government has decided to suspend the controversial Pak Bara port plans seems a welcome move. The plans threaten not only the well-being of communities but also the pristine environment in the southern province of Satun.
No such thing as 'clean' coal power
News, Editorial, Published on 20/05/2018
» In what is seen as a ploy to get the coal-fired power plants in Krabi and Songkhla back on track, energy policymakers have announced they will conduct a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) into the controversial projects.