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People along the Mekong hey Cabinet informs China to end project to blast Mekong River rapids Due to not being allocated a budget for operations Rak Chiang Chi Group The Mekong River situation still needs to be watched. Why Laos moves forward with building the fifth dam on the Mekong River Yesterday (February 4, 2020), the Cabinet (Cabinet) resolved to approve the Ministry of Transport's proposal to end the project to improve navigation channels on the Lancang - Mekong River, also known as. “Project to blast rapids in the Mekong River” under the Lancang - Mekong River Commercial Navigation Agreement 2000 The project is part of Chinese government policy to blow up islands in the Mekong River to facilitate the passage of large commercial ships from southern China to Luang Prabang in Laos. However, the project has received strong opposition from the Thai public. Especially in Chiang Khong District Chiang Rai Province Since 2000 Because they saw that it was destroying the ecosystem and affecting the community.
Therefore, they complained to various agencies, including the government, until the Thai government reviewed the Cabinet resolution of December 2016 that allowed China, which received a concession company, to proceed with the project. The Prime Minister's Secretariat stated that in the past, Thailand has always participated in the preliminary operations by hiring the private sector to prepare work plans, surveys Email Marketing List and collect data on environmental and social impacts. (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: ESIA) and listened to the opinions of people in the area. In addition, they participated in a meeting of the 4-country working group (Joint Working Group) to consider the environmental impacts that may occur from such projects. say However, in March 2019, the Chinese side presented a report on the project study results. along with informing that no budget has been allocated for the said project. and the operation must end and there will be no action. unless there is mutual agreement among member countries through diplomatic channels. Fringe News Agency reported that the Security Department and the Marine Department Ministry of Transport Disagree with the Mekong rapids bombing project Because it may affect the border line Between Thailand and Lao PDR This is because the project will have a physical impact on the deep channels in the river which are part of the demarcation line according to the Convention between Siam and France dated August 25, 1926, demarcating the Thai-Lao border. Boundary demarcation is still in the process of negotiations to explore and establish common boundaries.
Therefore, the rapids blasting project is contrary to the principles of the boundary survey, which states that construction cannot be built in areas that will affect the nature of the country's boundary line and in the area 100 meters on each side of the watershed that forms the boundary line. Mr. Jirasak Inthayot, Coordinator of the Rak Chiang Khong Group commented that he was pleased with the decision. Ending the project to blast the Mekong River rapids creates justice for the people. He insisted that the group was not opposed to economic development and trade. However, I believe there is another way that is more appropriate. “This is good news for the villagers. We are happy, but trust takes time. The project may come back again. Now this matter of exploding rapids should be settled. and come talk about other things related to the Mekong River, such as dam construction.” Jirasak expressed his opinion on the Luang Prabang Dam project. which will be built this year He pointed out that the World Heritage status of Luang Prabang, which is only 25 kilometers away, was not considered a topic of discussion. He also added that as someone who lives on the banks of the Mekong River It has seen many changes over the past year. Biodiversity disappears And the number of fish caught has clearly decreased to the point where the price has increased unexpectedly.
Therefore, they complained to various agencies, including the government, until the Thai government reviewed the Cabinet resolution of December 2016 that allowed China, which received a concession company, to proceed with the project. The Prime Minister's Secretariat stated that in the past, Thailand has always participated in the preliminary operations by hiring the private sector to prepare work plans, surveys Email Marketing List and collect data on environmental and social impacts. (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: ESIA) and listened to the opinions of people in the area. In addition, they participated in a meeting of the 4-country working group (Joint Working Group) to consider the environmental impacts that may occur from such projects. say However, in March 2019, the Chinese side presented a report on the project study results. along with informing that no budget has been allocated for the said project. and the operation must end and there will be no action. unless there is mutual agreement among member countries through diplomatic channels. Fringe News Agency reported that the Security Department and the Marine Department Ministry of Transport Disagree with the Mekong rapids bombing project Because it may affect the border line Between Thailand and Lao PDR This is because the project will have a physical impact on the deep channels in the river which are part of the demarcation line according to the Convention between Siam and France dated August 25, 1926, demarcating the Thai-Lao border. Boundary demarcation is still in the process of negotiations to explore and establish common boundaries.
Therefore, the rapids blasting project is contrary to the principles of the boundary survey, which states that construction cannot be built in areas that will affect the nature of the country's boundary line and in the area 100 meters on each side of the watershed that forms the boundary line. Mr. Jirasak Inthayot, Coordinator of the Rak Chiang Khong Group commented that he was pleased with the decision. Ending the project to blast the Mekong River rapids creates justice for the people. He insisted that the group was not opposed to economic development and trade. However, I believe there is another way that is more appropriate. “This is good news for the villagers. We are happy, but trust takes time. The project may come back again. Now this matter of exploding rapids should be settled. and come talk about other things related to the Mekong River, such as dam construction.” Jirasak expressed his opinion on the Luang Prabang Dam project. which will be built this year He pointed out that the World Heritage status of Luang Prabang, which is only 25 kilometers away, was not considered a topic of discussion. He also added that as someone who lives on the banks of the Mekong River It has seen many changes over the past year. Biodiversity disappears And the number of fish caught has clearly decreased to the point where the price has increased unexpectedly.