Experts point to a thoroughly flawed environmental impact assessment, a history of failed structural approaches and the need for new way forward.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Vietnam steps up clean energy development: report
The year 2020 marks a major turning point in the energy industry of Vietnam, with clean energy strengthening its solid position.
Livelihoods, environment on the line at proposed Thai industrial park
The area is home to more than 30,000 residents, and many fear the massive development would destroy the environment and threaten the livelihoods.
Bayer/US campaign leading to Thailand’s reversal of glyphosate ban exposed
Company and US trade officials sought ways to influence PM and minister, documents show
Cambodia Slams US Sanctions on Chinese Developer as Attack on Sovereignty
Graft and rights abuses allegations are “false.” The massive jungle resort plan is going ahead.
Thai national park mails trash back to tourists
Visitors to the park have to register with their addresses, making it easy for rangers to track them down if they leave rubbish behind.
New industrial estate to link Isaan with Mekong nations
Thai goods will be transported from the Udon Thani industrial estate across the Mekong River to the Lao capital Vientiane and then to Vietnam.