Protests in Thailand Against Massive New Coal Plant

Thailand is seeing ongoing protests against its plans to build an 800-megawatt coal power plant near some of the country’s popular beaches, the Associated Press reported.
As quoted in the publication:

More than 100 members of the Save Andaman from Coal Network this week staged a march and sit-in outside the prime minister’s office in the nation’s capital against plans to build the plant near southern Thailand’s Andaman coast about 650 kilometres south of Bangkok.
The tranquil Krabi province and its islands are famed for picturesque limestone cliffs and white sand beaches, one of which was the centerpiece of the Leonardo DiCaprio film “The Beach.”
“If this power plant happens, southern Thailand will lose a lot,” said Krabi resident Akradej Chakjinda, who has fasted since July 10 in protest.

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