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Mega projects in Rayong under close watch

Villagers and advocacy groups in Rayong are closely watching mega construction projects, including a 1,000-rai ocean landfill in the Map Ta Phut area, for breeches of environmental laws. ...full story at The Nation

from The Nation on Tue, Jun 09 2009

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