Agencies told to find ways to mitigate Laos dam impact
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon urged authorities concerned to discuss and find ways to mitigate the possible environmental impact from the Sanakham Dam project in Laos in the upcoming scheduled public hearings.
“[The committee] is concerned about the impact of the dam, as it is located just two kilometres away from the Thai border. As such, related agencies have been ordered to focus on and analyse the impact of the dam on water currents and sediments, fisheries, boat navigation and safety, especially in relation to the dam’s structural integrity,” said Gen Prawit on Monday, in his capacity as the chairman of the National Mekong River Committee.
Bangkok Post Reporter
