CHIANG MAI: Environmental activists in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai claimed victory after the rustic's military government agreed in talks on Sunday not to use forested land to broaden luxurious property.
It follows a protest in Chiang Mai ultimate week during which more than 1,000 demonstrators protested against the development of a central authority luxurious housing challenge earmarked as homes for judges on land in the foothills of the province's well-known Doi Suthep mountains.
Last week's accumulating was one of the crucial greatest since Thailand's junta took energy following a 2014 coup.
It was also certainly one of a growing choice of anti-government protests around Thailand, including in the capital Bangkok, which might be hanging force at the military government earlier than a general election planned for early 2019.
Green ribbons symbolising the environmental movement have appeared in public puts in Chiang Mai, including on lamp posts and on cars, over the last week.
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha sent Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana, a minister to the Prime Minister's Office, to Chiang Mai on Sunday to talk to protest leaders.
"We have concluded that no one will be living in this housing estate," Suwaphan said after a gathering with the activists, adding that the realm "will eventually be restored to the forest."
Decisions at the future use of the land these days below construction, which includes 45 homes, might be taken later this week, Suwaphan said, adding that the government will form a committee with activists and representatives from the area people to resolve additional steps to revive the land.
However, Suwaphan said development of the houses already below approach must proceed in order for the government to honour its agreement with the development company concerned.
He added that no one would are living in the finished homes.
Activists hailed the decision as a victory.
"What we have now is a promise that Doi Suthep forest will be restored," said Teerasak Roopsuwan, one of the crucial movement's leaders.
"I think this could be a model for other parts of the country that public projects must not only be legal, but they must also consider local people's opinions," Teerasak said.
Sawat Chantalay, a Chiang Mai environmental activist, told Reuters that the activists will proceed to organise public events to create awareness about such problems.
"This housing estate is like an open wound that reflects layers of problems Thailand has accumulated over many years," said environmental activist Wattana Wachirodom.
"But if the government doesn't fix this then people could rise up," said Wattana.
It follows a protest in Chiang Mai ultimate week during which more than 1,000 demonstrators protested against the development of a central authority luxurious housing challenge earmarked as homes for judges on land in the foothills of the province's well-known Doi Suthep mountains.
Last week's accumulating was one of the crucial greatest since Thailand's junta took energy following a 2014 coup.
It was also certainly one of a growing choice of anti-government protests around Thailand, including in the capital Bangkok, which might be hanging force at the military government earlier than a general election planned for early 2019.
Green ribbons symbolising the environmental movement have appeared in public puts in Chiang Mai, including on lamp posts and on cars, over the last week.
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha sent Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana, a minister to the Prime Minister's Office, to Chiang Mai on Sunday to talk to protest leaders.
"We have concluded that no one will be living in this housing estate," Suwaphan said after a gathering with the activists, adding that the realm "will eventually be restored to the forest."
Decisions at the future use of the land these days below construction, which includes 45 homes, might be taken later this week, Suwaphan said, adding that the government will form a committee with activists and representatives from the area people to resolve additional steps to revive the land.
However, Suwaphan said development of the houses already below approach must proceed in order for the government to honour its agreement with the development company concerned.
He added that no one would are living in the finished homes.
Activists hailed the decision as a victory.
"What we have now is a promise that Doi Suthep forest will be restored," said Teerasak Roopsuwan, one of the crucial movement's leaders.
"I think this could be a model for other parts of the country that public projects must not only be legal, but they must also consider local people's opinions," Teerasak said.
Sawat Chantalay, a Chiang Mai environmental activist, told Reuters that the activists will proceed to organise public events to create awareness about such problems.
"This housing estate is like an open wound that reflects layers of problems Thailand has accumulated over many years," said environmental activist Wattana Wachirodom.
"But if the government doesn't fix this then people could rise up," said Wattana.
Thai environment protesters claim victory in battle over forest housing
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