Songkhla hosts public hearing over coal power plant, amid tight security

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SONGKHLA, 27 July 2015 – A public hearing has been held in Songkhla province amid tight security, regarding the construction of the power plant in Thepa district.

Songkhla residents, religious leaders and other stakeholders have attended the forum, which will conclude tomorrow. Public opinion is being surveyed ahead of the construction of the coal power plant and its sea port.

 

Security has been reinforced around the event. Roads between Hatyai city and Pattani province have been closed due to safety concerns while the forum is taking place.

The first day of the forum focused on the construction of the coal power plant and its environmental impact, while tomorrow will center on the accompanying sea port.