Court lets 74 industrial projects off the hook

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Court lets 74 industrial projects off the hook

Published: 2/09/2010 at 05:51 PM
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The Central Administrative Court on Thursday ruled that 74 of the 76 projects originally suspended at the Map Ta Phut industrial estate can proceed with their planned expansion and operation.

The ruling upset local residents, but is likely to ease concernsabout the counry's investment regulations.

The court's ruling was made on a case filed by environmentalists and Map Ta Phut villagers, seeking the revocation of the operating permits of 76 new industrial projects for failure to comply with Section 67 of the constitution.

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2ploenchit

Discussion 5 : 03/09/2010 at 12:02 AM5
As practically anywhere else in the world we live in, all including the government and human life has been made subordinate to Vulture Capitalism in Thailand.
villagefolk

Discussion 4 : 02/09/2010 at 09:21 PM4
What are the seven projects dropped from the original list proposed by the Anand panel? How many projects in court were under these categories before being let loose as a result of the court verdict today? And what is the explanation of the government for withdrawing these seven projects from the original list?
please ask.
Lenen

Discussion 3 : 02/09/2010 at 08:26 PM3
Well you cannot blame Thaksin for this one.
gigolo

Discussion 2 : 02/09/2010 at 07:49 PM2
Money first, people last.
Mr Ameen

Discussion 1 : 02/09/2010 at 06:42 PM1
why don't the government care the villager were affect by pollution from Map Ta Phut industrial zone ? if you want the supporter you must care your people more .

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