Example of Social Movement at Pak Bara, Satun Province, Thailand
Pak Bara, Satun Province, Thailand
• Andaman Seaport and the Landbridge to the Gulf of Thailand Seaport Project
• Project started since 2007. But because of protest it extended.
• Now, construction is planned from 2018.
Local people movement
• Campaign to stop the illegal procedures
• Submit complaint letters to relevant agencies
• Expanding network both in the project area as well as public alliances
• Study and briefing info both on negative impacts and other alternative development
proposals
• Regular communicate with public through various channels
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• Participate in forum and debate on positive and negative impacts
• Create sustainable development proposal for solution
• Social events to build up alliances by presenting the positive value of the area