Those two aspects were on the top of PAT’s priority list back then and remain on top today. Whatever happens in the future to Laem Chabang Port will have to be agreed to by the people in the community and be friendly to the environment. Mr. Salakham said: “The development of each phase takes a very long time, mostly because of the Human Impact Assessment as well as the Environmental Impact Assessment. That is why we have to start studying right now. We have to be well aware of our corporate and social responsibilities – not just come in to the community and develop a large port without any regards to the surroundings. Currently, our consultants are studying every aspect of the project whether it’s the people, the community, the compensation, the wind, the waves and the tides – we’re looking into every detail so that we can keep everyone happy and keep our country growing.”