Protests force pause in Yala flood retention plan

Protests force pause in Yala flood retention plan

A public hearing on the controversial water retention project to prevent flooding in southern Yala city has been put on hold amid growing protests by community leaders and environmentalists.

Public Hearing Halted for Yala Flood Retention Plan Amid Widespread Protests

YALA, Thailand – A public hearing for a controversial water retention project designed to prevent flooding in southern Yala city has been suspended following mounting opposition from community leaders and environmentalists. The Water Resource Department announced on Monday the cancellation of the hearing for the Phru Lan Kwai scheme, which was originally scheduled to take […] Source