During the same period, Thailand government has also enforced
EIA regulation to mitigate environmental problems. But many
deficiencies remain in the EIA system. Some of these have been
recognized, especially issues of inadequate public participation and
lack of integration of environmental impact into the decision-making
process
One example is the pollution in Map Ta Phut,1 one of the most
important industrial areas in Thailand, which finally has become the
national public agenda and has triggered change in relevant
legislations.