Angry fish farmers block road

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Published: 11 Mar 2013 at 19.07
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SAMUT SONGKHRAM - Angry aquaculture farmers affected by polluted water three months ago blocked all lanes on Rama II Road, which runs through this central province, on Monday afternoon in protest over a subsidy delay, causing a traffic jam stretching over 10km.

About 500 fish and mussel raisers from Muang and Amphawa districts blocked the road leading to Samut Songkram township shortly before noon and demanded to meet governor Thanon Wetkonkanon.

Earlier, the group gathered at the provincial hall and threatened to block the road if authorities could not give a satisfactory explanation as to why they had yet to receive compensation despite waiting for almost three months.

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drsmith
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Discussion 5 : 12 Mar 2013 at 00.315
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What did the 10,000's of motorists who had their rights violated have to do with polluting the water? Absolutely nothing. So why do the innocent motorists become the victims because of the government's failed action and promises? Blocking the road should be an automatic arrest as these roads are for ALL Thai people, not just for people with their hands out for money from the government.
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Discussion 4 : 11 Mar 2013 at 23.444
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Of course Governor Thanon Wetkonkanon hasn't helped these people yet. He doesn't report to them, does he? He doesn't have to worry about getting their vote. His office is appointed. All governors in Thailand are appointed except the one for Bangkok which is why things outside Bangkok just don't get done very well.

If these fish farmers want something done then blocking roads is one of their few resorts. They just can't vote their governor out of office.
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Discussion 3 : 11 Mar 2013 at 20.513
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The PTP plan to pay for anyone who blocks a road in order to secure votes, will eventually spread from farmers to cover all industries. Noone is going to bother paying for insurance anymore, as they know the government will pay whenever there is a problem, no matter who or what is at fault. Furthermore, everyone is going to start some sort of business, knowing that if they fail, the government will pay, so there is no risk whatsoever for the business owner.

I admit though that the PTP approach suits Thais very well, since Thais are not used to taking responsibility for themselves.
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Discussion 2 : 11 Mar 2013 at 19.542
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500 farmers want 500 million.
I want to be a fish farmer.
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Discussion 1 : 11 Mar 2013 at 19.471
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Could be there is a shrimp pledging scheme in the makings!
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