Thai govt suports Xayaburi dam

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Published: 6 Nov 2012 at 16.58
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The Thai government on Tuesday supported Vientiane's decision to begin immediate construction of the controversial Xayaburi hydropower dam on the lower Mekong River - which downstream communities and environmentalists have strongly opposed.

''The Thai government is not opposed to the project,'' said Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichachaikul, speaking at the sidelines of the Asia-Europe Meeting in Vientiane, Laos.

''The Lao government has already conducted studies that show there would be no impact on the environment and fisheries,'' Mr Surapong said.

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dickemery
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Discussion 5 : 07 Nov 2012 at 08.365
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the government might, because plenty of earners ,what about the farmers,where do they get the water for irregation to farm ?
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Discussion 4 : 07 Nov 2012 at 08.064
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It’s just another case of the (political) big fish eating the (people whose livelihood depends on) little fish.
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Discussion 3 : 06 Nov 2012 at 19.403
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Lucky this happens, now when I swim in the mekhong I don't need to worry about bumping into a fish. Hooray for progress.
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Discussion 2 : 06 Nov 2012 at 18.352
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I also ask how is that representing the people when it sounds as if some in the north have reservations about the project.
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Discussion 1 : 06 Nov 2012 at 18.311
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Of course they have they will be making money from the sale of the electricity generated.It will not directly effect them.Another golden goose.
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