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The cabinet’s decision to delay the controversial Chana industrial estate project in Songkhla — as urged by groups rallying against the project — from Wednesday until a “neutral” environmental assessment has been completed triggered a fierce reaction from demonstrators.One protest leader accused the government of ...

The government vows to move ahead with the much-criticised Chana Industrial Estate in Songkhla, though it is requiring responsible agencies to conduct an environmental impact assessment (EIA), environmental health impact assessment (EHIA) as well as public hearings.Speaking after chairing a meeting with related agencies including ...